Job Description
A well-established and expanding property company is seeking a Head of Building Surveying to lead all building-related activity across a large and diverse UK property portfolio. This is a client-side leadership role with full responsibility for building surveying, technical compliance, and the physical performance of the estate.
With millions of square feet of assets globally – including a large UK portfolio focused primarily on industrial property – the business is active, well-capitalised, and continuing to grow. This is a senior appointment within the organisation, offering genuine influence over how the estate is maintained, improved, and strategically developed.
The Role
You will lead the building surveying function for a substantial and varied portfolio, overseeing everything from minor works to major refurbishments and compliance strategies. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on role that blends technical knowledge with operational leadership and commercial awareness.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the surveying and technical management of the UK estate
* Managing all refurbishment, redevelopment and major works projects
* Preparing and delivering capital works programmes
* Overseeing licence to alter, tenant works, and building-related tenant liaison
* Leading on dilapidations strategy and claims resolution
* Ensuring compliance with all statutory building and health & safety obligations
* Managing and mentoring an internal team including maintenance and facilities personnel
* Appointing and managing external contractors, consultants, and surveyors
* Working alongside senior internal stakeholders in legal, finance, and operations
What We’re Looking For
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in UK commercial property surveying
* Professionally qualified in building surveying (e.g. MRICS or equivalent)
* Strong understanding of property development, refurbishment, and compliance
* Proven ability to lead and deliver multiple technical projects simultaneously
* Confident managing internal teams and external contractors
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Commercially minded with strong attention to detail and cost control
This is a rare client-side opportunity with a long-term investor and operator of property. You’ll be part of the senior team, with clear accountability and the autonomy to deliver lasting improvements across a high-performing estate.