Director – Building Surveying

City, Birmingham
Joshua Robert Recruitment
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Building Surveying to join a high-profile, nationwide firm with a strong presence across the UK property and construction market. This Birmingham-based leadership role offers a blend of strategic responsibility, client engagement, and the delivery of both professional and project work at the highest level.
You ll be joining a well-established business with a prestigious client base, a trusted name in the industry, and a culture that rewards performance, ambition, and long-term commitment. For the right individual, there is a clear route to equity partnership.

The Role: This is a senior leadership position within the Building Consultancy division, with responsibility for driving business growth, leading a team of experienced surveyors, and ensuring the highest standard of service delivery across a range of commercial, corporate, and public sector clients.
You ll work across both professional services (dilapidations, technical due diligence, pre-acquisition surveys, landlord and tenant matters) and project-led work (CAT A/CAT B fit-outs, refurbishments, maintenance strategy, contract administration), overseeing major instructions and key accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the Building Surveying team in Birmingham and the Midlands region
• Manage and develop long-standing client relationships and win new business
• Deliver high-level technical and strategic advice across a varied client base
• Oversee project delivery and professional instructions across commercial property
• Contribute to national service development and sector strategy
• Mentor and develop junior surveyors and associate-level staff
• Support board-level discussions with insight, data, and operational recommendations
• Play a key role in the succession plan for the business, with clear partnership track

What We re Looking For:

• MRICS qualified with significant post-chartership experience
• Proven track record in delivering both project and professional work
• Commercially focused with experience managing high-value client relationships
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to build and grow a team
• Experience working with corporate occupiers, investors, and/or public sector clients
• Excellent technical knowledge across all core areas of Building Surveying
• Ambitious, credible, and capable of operating at board level

What s on Offer:

• Competitive six-figure package (base salary + bonus + car allowance)
• Route to equity partnership within a highly respected national firm
• Opportunity to work with top-tier clients on flagship projects
• Autonomy to shape and lead regional growth strategy
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and enhanced pension
• A collaborative, ambitious culture with low turnover and strong leadership