Job Description
Director of Building Surveying
Salary up to £100,000 | Birmingham-based (Hybrid Working Available)
Here at TSA, we are representing an established client who are currently looking to make a strategic hire to continue their rapid growth nationwide with the appointment of a director of building surveying to join the team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an MRICS-accredited professional looking to embrace a leadership role with a strong focus on retail, education, and professional services. The consultant I am representing has an excellent list of clients including Marks & Spencer’s, Flannels and Morrisons.
About the Role
The Director of Building Surveying will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, with a workload split across three key sectors:
* 40% Retail: Collaborating with major UK supermarkets and fashion brand stores on a variety of retail projects.
* 40% Education: Leading on projects funded through CIF (Condition Improvement Fund), including re-roofing and school extensions, with project values ranging from £1m to £3m.
* 20% Professional Services: Utilising your expertise in dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and technical due diligence surveys to ensure the highest level of quality throughout.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality results while driving the growth and development of the surveying department. Alongside this, you will be expected to examine the teams’ fees, P&L structure and personnel growth through quality assurance the teams’ reports.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a variety of building surveying projects across the retail and education sectors.
* Manage and oversee the successful delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
* Mentor and guide the current team members which consists of three senior buildings surveyors, one graduate and an apprentice while fostering a collaborative, productive work environment.
* Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
* Support the business in delivering technical surveying services, including dilapidations and pre-acquisition surveys.
Qualifications & Experience Needed:
* Full membership of the MRICS (essential).
* Significant experience in the retail or education sector, with a proven track record of managing large projects (ideally £1m - £3m in value).
* Expertise in building surveying services, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, and condition surveys.
* Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
Benefits:
* Bonus: Up to £10k annual bonus.
* Flexible Working: Ability to work from home 3 days a week.
* Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, death in service cover (4x basic salary).
* Professional Development: Support for all professional memberships and fees.
* Additional Perks: Option for electric car scheme, quarterly team excursions
If you’re an experienced MRICS surveyor with a passion for leadership and a proven track record in the retail and/or education sectors, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please send your CV if you want to be a part of a consultancy which is going from strength to strength to Adam.Hussain@tsasurveying.com.