Job Description
Head of Private Clients & Estates – Lead a High-Value Portfolio with Influence, Autonomy & Equity
A rare senior appointment for a director-level leader to own, shape and scale a prestigious Private Clients & Estates offering from London.
About the Business
You’ll join a modern UK-wide surveying consultancy with real momentum — agile, ambitious and backed by the strength of a global group. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, fast delivery and trusted relationships across commercial property, social housing, insurance reinstatement and private estates.
This is a business that values integrity, transparency and long-term partnership. No bureaucracy. No over-engineered hierarchies. Just a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where senior leaders have the space to create lasting impact.
What You’ll Lead
* Own and grow the Private Clients & Estates function across London and the South
* Build deep relationships with HNW and UHNW clients — from private estates to high-profile individuals
* Lead surveying and project delivery across major refurbishments, TDD, defect analysis and strategic estate advice
* Manage and develop a growing London team, with freedom to hire and shape your structure
* Ensure continuity with two exceptionally strong outgoing leads, each with a major fee base
* Operate flexibly across home, client sites and a City-based office hub
What You’ll Bring
* Senior MRICS Building Surveyor with ~10+ years’ PQE
* Director/Partner-level capability with proven leadership experience
* A record of delivering high-value refurbishments, private estate work or complex advisory projects
* Confidence handling sensitive, confidential HNW portfolios
* Strong business development instincts and the drive to grow a service line
* A balanced leadership style — strategic, commercial and still hands-on when needed
Benefits & Culture
* Up to Six-figure base salary
* Bonus up to ~70%
* Director-level equity potential
* Car scheme + pension matching
* National platform with strong technical support
* Warm, ethical, collaborative culture — grounded yet ambitious
Why This Role Will Excite You
* You’ll build and lead a high-value service line with autonomy and real influence
* You’ll work with exceptional private clients and flagship estates
* You’ll inherit strong foundations — and be empowered to scale them
* You’ll join a business that values modern thinking, trust and long-term growth
* You’ll have a genuine route to equity and strategic leadership
This Is a Career-Defining Leadership Role.
If you're a senior, commercially minded MRICS leader ready to shape a prestigious Private Clients & Estates offering, apply now and take the next step in your career.