Regional Director - Building Surveying; Midlands

Role Overview

Role for an experienced MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor to lead a regional Building Surveying function within a growing consultancy, based in the Midlands / North region.

The role combines technical authority, team leadership and commercial accountability. You will manage and develop a regional team delivering consultancy services across residential and commercial portfolios. Responsibilities include leading major works, compliance‑led instructions and advisory services, shaping team performance and client relationships, and taking clear responsibility for fee income and profitability.

• Build and retain a high‑performing surveying team
• Deliver strong fee income and profitability for the region
• Strengthen client relationships and secure new work
• Maintain robust technical standards across complex instructions
• Contribute strategically to regional and national growth

• Managing and developing a team of Building Surveyors
• Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on projects ranging from £50k to £3m+
• Providing authoritative advice on building defects and construction issues
• Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance and life‑cycle reports
• Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and condition surveys
• Completing Building Height Surveys and Building Safety Act related reporting
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
• Overseeing major works and remediation projects
• Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims
• Driving business development and supporting recruitment of junior staff and APC candidates

• MRICS qualified with 5+ years PQE
• Experience leading or managing a surveying team
• Commercially minded and motivated by growth
• Strong technical knowledge across construction and building pathology
• Confident in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Holds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as required

• Experience with in residential property management
• Experience acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
• Experience delivering Building Safety Act and Higher Risk Building instructions
• Experience monitoring major remediation or compliance projects
• Strong client‑facing communication skills
• Experience mentoring APC candidates
• AutoCAD capability is advantageous

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
• Fully funded training and professional development
• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check and a clean UK driving licence. A valid CSCS card or willingness to obtain is required.