Regional Director - Building Surveying

Job Advert: Regional Director – Building Surveying

Location: Midlands / North (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive (aligned to experience)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, reputable property consultancy seeking an experienced MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor to step into a Regional Director role within their Building Surveying function. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a regional team, leading technical delivery, performance, and commercial growth across the Midlands and North.

Key Responsibilities

As Regional Director, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of Building Surveyors, ensuring high technical standards and commercial efficiency
• Take accountability for recruitment, utilisation, team wellbeing, and growth planning
• Continue to deliver senior-level technical work, including project management and contract administration on projects ranging from £50k to £3m+
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations and advise on Building Safety Act related reporting
• Prepare schedules of dilapidations, condition surveys, lifecycle reports, and reinstatement cost assessments
• Drive business development, strengthen client relationships, and secure new instructions across residential and commercial portfolios
• Contribute strategically to regional and national growth as part of the wider leadership group

What Success Looks Like

• Building and retaining a high-performing surveying team
• Delivering strong fee income and profitability across the region
• Strengthening client relationships and winning repeat business
• Maintaining robust technical standards on complex instructions
• Playing an active role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS qualified with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Proven experience leading or managing a surveying team
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of driving growthDeep technical knowledge of construction, building pathology, and contract administration
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in residential property management
• Experience as Principal Designer under CDM 2015
• Building Safety Act / Higher Risk Building instruction experience
• Major remediation or compliance project monitoring
• AutoCAD capability

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (aligned to experience)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced family leave
• Fully funded CPD and professional development
• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
• Discounts on travel, retail, fitness, and entertainment
• A senior, trust-based environment with minimal bureaucracy and strong Director-level support

About the Company

Our client is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy operating nationally across commercial and residential sectors. They have a strong reputation for technical excellence, long-standing client relationships, and practical problem-solving. As part of a wider group, they combine specialist agility with the stability and investment of a large organisation, with genuine commitment to wellbeing and career development.

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