Head of Region - Building Surveying
Salary up to £100,000 year one| Birmingham-based (Hybrid Working Available)
Here at TSA, we are representing an established client who are currently looking to make a strategic hire to continue their rapid growth nationwide with the appointment of a director of building surveying to join the team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an MRICS-accredited professional looking to embrace a leadership role with a strong focus on retail, education, and professional services. The consultant I am representing has an excellent list of clients including Marks & Spencer’s, Flannels and Morrisons.
About the Role
The Director of Building Surveying will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, with a workload split across three key sectors:
40% Retail: Collaborating with major UK supermarkets and fashion brand stores on a variety of retail projects.
40% Education: Leading on projects funded through CIF (Condition Improvement Fund), including re-roofing and school extensions, with project values ranging from £1m to £3m.
20% Professional Services: Utilising your expertise in dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and technical due diligence surveys to ensure the highest level of quality throughout.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality results while driving the growth and development of the surveying department. Alongside this, you will be expected to examine the teams’ fees, P&L structure and personnel growth through quality assurance the teams’ reports.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a variety of building surveying projects across the retail and education sectors.
Manage and oversee the successful delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
Mentor and guide the current team members which consists of three senior buildings surveyors, one graduate and an apprentice while fostering a collaborative, productive work environment.
Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
Support the business in delivering technical surveying services, including dilapidations and pre-acquisition surveys.
Qualifications & Experience Needed:
Full membership of the MRICS (essential).
Significant experience in the retail or education sector, with a proven track record of managing large projects (ideally £1m - £3m in value).
Expertise in building surveying services, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, and condition surveys.
Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
Benefits:
Bonus: Up to £10k annual bonus.
Flexible Working: Hybrid working with the ability to work from home 3 days a week.
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, death in service cover (4x basic salary).
Professional Development: Support for all professional memberships and fees.
Additional Perks: Option for electric car scheme, quarterly team excursions
If you’re an experienced MRICS surveyor with a passion for leadership and a proven track record in the retail and/or education sectors, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please send your CV if you want to be a part of a consultancy which is going from strength to strength to (url removed)