We are recruiting a Regional Director – Building Surveying for our Midlands region. The role combines strategic leadership, business development, client relationship management, and operational delivery to ensure high‑quality professional services and sustainable business growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the regional business plan aligned with company strategy.
- Drive growth in revenue, profitability, and market share within the region.
- Identify new market opportunities, sectors, and service lines.
- Contribute to national strategy and leadership initiatives.
- Lead major client engagement and key account management; secure new business opportunities, frameworks, and commissions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders; represent the business at industry events and networking forums.
- Lead and oversee delivery of building surveying services, including professional services such as TDD, dilapidations, party wall, defect analysis and project services such as contract administration, refurbishment schemes.
- Ensure projects are delivered to quality, time, and budget expectations.
- Monitor regional performance, KPIs, and financial targets.
- Manage resource planning and utilisation across teams.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team, including recruitment, retention and succession planning.
- Set and control project fees, forecasts and growth; ensure profitability of projects and cost‑effective operations.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulations, and company policies; maintain high standards of health & safety and risk management; uphold RICS and other relevant professional standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- Revenue growth and profitability targets.
- Client retention and satisfaction.
- New business secured (fees and pipeline).
- Staff engagement and retention.
- Project delivery performance (quality, time, cost).
Qualifications
- Essential: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS); significant experience in building surveying consultancy or private practice; proven leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams or regional operations; strong business development and client management track record; commercially astute with experience managing budgets and financial performance; in‑depth knowledge of UK construction, property, and regulatory frameworks.
- Desirable: Experience operating at senior leadership or board level; established network within the regional property and construction market; experience in driving mergers, acquisitions, or business integration.
- Competencies: Strategic thinking and decision‑making; leadership and people management; client focus and relationship building; commercial awareness; negotiation and influencing; excellent communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. This will be discussed during the interview.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Support
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to offering interviews to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
