Job Description
Director Building Surveying - Head of Office
Cardiff
Thomas Search are partnering with a leading independent consultancy to appoint an exceptional Director to lead and grow their Cardiff office.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, guiding a high-performing team of chartered building surveyors and project managers, shaping regional strategy, and driving commercial and technical excellence across a prestigious client base.
You'll take ownership of the office's continued success - with full autonomy, visibility, and influence across the wider UK business.
The Role
We're seeking a commercially sharp, MRICS-qualified Director who can lead a regional office, inspire a team, and deliver outstanding consultancy advice across the built environment.
You'll bring a blend of technical authority, strategic leadership, and proven capability in client relationships, business development, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
* Lead, grow and manage the Cardiff office and its high-calibre technical team
* Deliver hands-on Building Surveying services across a range of commercial projects
* Build, nurture and expand client relationships at senior level
* Drive business development, marketing initiatives, resourcing and strategic planning
* Champion excellence in service delivery, quality assurance and best practice
* Oversee operational improvements, innovation, and consistent ways of working
* Act as a technical and commercial ambassador internally and externally
* Mentor and develop team members, setting SMART objectives and supporting progression
* Collaborate with service leads across Built Asset, Development, Engineering & Sustainability
* Achieve fee, performance, and business development targets consistently
What We're Looking For
* MRICS-qualified professional with a strong commercial Building Surveying background
* Demonstrable leadership experience, inspiring teams and driving performance
* Strong profile of hands-on technical delivery across core surveying services
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at senior level
* Existing client relationships and ability to generate new instructions
* Excellent report writing, risk management and project oversight capability
* Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Technology-oriented and aligned with best practice and operational standards
If you're ready to take the lead, elevate your career and shape the success of a growing team in Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply or contact David directly and in confidence.
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