Head of Building Surveying

A growing construction consultancy are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Building Surveying to establish and lead their Building Surveying offering in London.

The Head of Building Surveying Role

For an experienced Building Surveyor with leadership ambitions, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a service offering and make a genuine impact on the direction of a growing consultancy.

As Head of Building Surveying, you''ll be responsible for developing the Building Surveying function, shaping its service offering and building relationships with clients across London and the South East.

You''ll have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of professional and project-based instructions, with services spanning technical due diligence, building surveys, defect analysis, refurbishment, contract administration and project monitoring.

This is not simply a technical role. You''ll be expected to bring a commercial mindset, identify opportunities to win new work and develop a sustainable pipeline of instructions. You''ll also have the opportunity to influence recruitment, team structure and the longer-term growth strategy for the function.

You''ll work closely with the wider leadership team and collaborate across Project Management, Development and Construction consultancy services, giving you the platform to build a well-rounded offering.

This would suit a commercially minded Associate Director, Director or established Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to take ownership of a function and build something with long-term potential.

The Head of Building Surveying Requirements

• MRICS qualified with extensive Building Surveying experience
• Strong consultancy background
• Broad experience across professional and project-based Building Surveying services
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Experience winning work and generating new business
• Strong commercial awareness and business planning skills
• Experience mentoring, managing or developing surveyors
• Excellent communication, negation and leadership skills
• Entrepreneurial approach with the ambition to grow a service line

What''s on offer?

• -75,000 - -95,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension contribution & healthcare scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Opportunity to lead and develop a Building Surveying function
• Significant autonomy and influence over business strategy
• Opportunity to build a team and develop a client portfolio
• Varied work across development and refurbishment projects
• Close collaboration with senior leadership
• Long-term progression and business growth opportunities

If you''re an experienced Building Surveyor and feel this role sounds of interest, please contact Olivia Gregson at Ernest and Florent for a confidential conversation.

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