Director- Building Surveying

Director- Building Surveying
Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £95k + Car Allowance + 15% Bonus + Up to 15% Pension Contribution

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Building Surveying to join a market-leading global property consultancy, widely recognised for delivering best-in-class advice across commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors. With an unparalleled client base and an enviable pipeline of high-profile projects, this firm offers the scale, resources, and platform to truly elevate your career.

This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team as a Director of Building Surveying, leading a high-performing division and driving forward the next phase of growth and innovation.

The Role

As a Director of Building Surveying, you will be responsible for leading and developing a successful team, driving commercial performance, and maintaining the highest technical and professional standards. The role offers significant autonomy, with a focus on both client relationship management and business development across a broad range of instructions, including:

  • Technical due diligence and pre-acquisition surveys
  • Dilapidations and lease advisory
  • Project management and contract administration
  • Planned maintenance and lifecycle consultancy
  • Reinstatement cost assessments

You’ll play a key role in shaping strategic direction, collaborating with other business leaders to deliver integrated solutions across advisory, development, and investment disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing Building Surveying team.
  • Oversee project delivery across multiple sectors and service lines.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels.
  • Drive business growth through strategic planning and business development.
  • Ensure operational excellence and adherence to professional standards.

About You

You will be an accomplished Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) with a proven record of success at senior management or director level. You will combine deep technical knowledge with strong leadership and commercial skills.

Essential experience and attributes include:

  • Significant experience in professional and project-based building surveying.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a consultancy environment.
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic, commercial, and innovative thinking.
  • Strong presence, credibility, and communication skills.

Why Join?

  • Brand Power & Reach: Join one of the world’s most trusted property consultancies, synonymous with quality, expertise, and innovation.
  • Career Impact: Influence strategic decisions, shape the direction of the Building Consultancy service line, and play a central role in senior leadership.
  • High-Calibre Clients: Work with global investors, developers, and occupiers on landmark portfolios and projects.
  • Growth Platform: Significant investment in people, technology, and professional development, providing genuine long-term progression.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious, global real estate organisation with an outstanding reputation for quality, expertise, and career development. You’ll have the platform, resources, and brand strength to make a lasting impact – both within the team and across the wider business.

For a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Charlie Voss on 0113 416 6285 or 07506 129146.