Director - Building Surveying

Job Description

A leading and fast growing multi-disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an experienced Director level Building Surveyor to join its modern Manchester City centre office during an exciting growth phase.

This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to step into a leadership role within a high performing team, with genuine scope to shape the growth of the business in the North West.

The Opportunity

You'll join a well established Manchester team of 7 Building Surveyors, working alongside senior leadership to drive continued expansion. With strong backing, recent investment, and ambitious growth plans, the business is targeting significant headcount increases over the next 12 - 24 months.

This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of project delivery, mentoring, and business development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a wide range of building surveying projects across public and private sectors
• Act as APC Supervisor, supporting and developing graduate surveyors
• Play a key role in team leadership and growth, including mentoring junior staff
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management
• Deliver work across:
  • Project management & contract administration
  • Technical due diligence
  • Dilapidations
  • Refurbishments (retail, office, education, commercial)
  • Local authority projects (schools, SEND alterations, roof works)
• Work closely with internal teams including architects, agents, and valuers

Projects & Clients

You'll gain exposure to a diverse and interesting workload, including:

• Education sector projects (academies, SEND facilities)
• Retail and shopping centre refurbishments
• Office fit-outs and remediations
• Insurance related works (fire & flood damage)
• Large scale commercial portfolios via FM clients
• Housing associations and high rise schemes

The Team & Environment

• Modern, newly fitted out Manchester office
• Collaborative multi-disciplinary team of circa 25
• Ambitious and dynamic culture
• Clear progression structure

What We're Looking For

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
• Proven experience in a client facing, project led role
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Ability (or ambition) to contribute to winning new business
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary / negotiable: circa £75,000 - £80,000
• £500/month car allowance (extra £6,000 per year)
• Team bonus structure linked to yearly profit
• 4 - 5% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Clear and rapid progression opportunities within a growing business

Why Join?

• Be part of a rapidly expanding office with strong leadership
• Gain exposure to a broad, varied project portfolio
• Opportunity to shape a team and influence direction
• Join a company with an excellent reputation and no signs of slowing down.

Application Instructions

For more information / an informal chat, please Apply / contact Gemma at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] on [contact hidden].

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