The Opportunity A leading national property consultancy is seeking a Head of Building Surveying to establish and lead their Manchester office. This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior building surveyor to build a division from the ground up while being part of an established and highly successful national Building Consultancy platform.
With the autonomy to shape strategy, recruit a team and develop client relationships, this role is ideal for an ambitious leader ready to take on P&L responsibility and grow a regional business with the full backing of a larger national consultancy.
Key Responsibilities - Establish and lead the Building Surveying division in Manchester, setting strategy and growth plans.
- Recruit, mentor and manage a high-performing team of building surveyors at all levels.
- Deliver a full range of professional and project-based building surveying services, including dilapidations, contract administration, technical due diligence, surveys, party wall and refurbishment projects.
- Take responsibility for business development, winning new instructions and expanding client relationships across the North West.
- Work closely with the wider national Building Consultancy leadership team to ensure consistency of standards and service delivery.
- Take ownership of financial performance, driving profitability and growth in line with business objectives.
- Act as a senior client lead on high-profile projects and frameworks.
Candidate Profile - MRICS qualified with extensive experience in building surveying.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and delivering results.
- Strong business development track record and existing client relationships in the North West.
- Commercially astute with experience of P&L responsibility or the ambition to step into it.
- Excellent technical knowledge across both professional and project-based surveying services.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build and grow a new division.
What s on Offer - Salary up to £130,000 plus car allowance and performance-related bonus.
- Director-level package including pension, healthcare and benefits.
- Full autonomy to build and grow the Manchester Building Surveying team.
- The backing of a respected national consultancy with a strong client base and project pipeline.
- Clear progression and recognition at Partner/Board level for strong performance