Head of Building Surveying – Home Based

Joshua Robert Recruitment
Head of Surveying
UK Senior Leadership Opportunity
A leading organisation operating across the UK property sector is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Surveying to lead and grow a high-performing national function.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping the direction of a well-established surveying business, driving service excellence, and delivering sustainable growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships, improving operational performance, and positioning the business as a recognised leader in its field.

The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, this position will take full responsibility for the surveying function, with a focus on people leadership, operational delivery, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Provide clear direction and leadership to a multi-disciplinary surveying team
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on service quality and growth
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports, building capability across the function
• Promote an inclusive environment that encourages accountability and results

Operational & Project Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of surveying projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines and budgets
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent and successful project outcomes
• Define and track key performance metrics, driving continuous improvement

Technical & Professional Oversight

• Maintain strong technical credibility across surveying practices and methodologies
• Ensure teams are equipped with the tools, systems, and support needed to deliver at a high standard

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards
• Identify and manage operational and commercial risks effectively

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams
• Act as a trusted partner to clients, instilling confidence in service delivery
• Establish and embed clear service standards and agreements

Financial & Commercial Management

• Take ownership of departmental budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and resource planning
• Drive profitability and identify opportunities for improved commercial performance

Technology & Innovation

• Champion the adoption of new technologies and ways of working to enhance efficiency and service delivery

Business Growth

• Contribute to the growth strategy through new opportunities, service development, and market expansion
• Support and lead business development activity to secure new work

About You

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS or FRICS qualified
• Significant experience operating at a senior level within a surveying or property environment
• Strong track record of leading teams and delivering operational and commercial success
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at senior level
• Commercially astute, with a proven ability to drive growth and win new business
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A natural leader who can inspire, motivate and bring people on a journey of change