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:

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

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

Essential:

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

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• Experience in residential property management
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• Experience as Principal Designer under CDM 2015
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• Building Safety Act / Higher Risk Building instruction experience
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• Major remediation or compliance project monitoring
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• Mentoring APC candidates
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• AutoCAD capability
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What’s on Offer

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