Director, Building Surveying - CK3458145
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- Headquartered in Liverpool since its founding, it blends industry insight with recruitment know‑how.
- It matches professionals across surveying, property management, and construction roles.
- While broadening into international, interim, and executive search, its core remains aligned to the built environment.
- Its consultants support project portfolios in asset and property management, commercial, residential, and housing association sectors.
- Kingsley often handles niche roles in engineering, construction, surveying, and town planning for blue‑chip and start‑up clients.
- The firm streamlines talent discovery across surveying, built environment, and construction.
Description
dilapidations
party wall
building pathology
due diligence
insurance remediation
team management
Your work will primarily focus on professional services including dilapidations, party wall, building pathology, pre-acquisition surveys, and technical due diligence while also involving project work and insurance remediation schemes. You’ll work across a variety of sectors such as public buildings, residential, healthcare, defence, commercial, and education, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
As a Director, you will lead the Building Surveying function in Winchester, helping to expand its regional presence and drive growth across a diverse portfolio. The role will suit a surveyor who thrives on autonomy, values collaboration, and enjoys combining technical delivery with leadership and strategy.
- Oversee project-based work and insurance remediation schemes
- Deliver a broad range of building surveying professional services, with a focus on dilapidations, party wall matters, and building pathology
- Recruit, mentor, and manage team members, promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration
- Ensure the highest standards of technical and professional quality across all outputs
- Actively engage in business development and networking to strengthen client connections and win new work
- Lead and grow a successful Building Surveying team within the Winchester office
- Prepare and execute business plans to support growth, profitability, and client expansion
- Manage and develop client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across multiple sectors
Requirements
mrics
leadership
business development
technical expertise
professional services
communication
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and experienced Building Surveyor to take on a leadership role within a highly respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is a rare chance to lead and develop a new Building Surveying team in the firm’s Winchester office, while being supported by an established national practice with a strong client base and progressive culture.
We’re seeking a forward-thinking, driven surveyor who combines technical expertise with commercial awareness and leadership capability.
This position will appeal to a technically strong and commercially minded surveyor with a leaning towards professional services, who enjoys managing clients, developing business, and mentoring a growing team.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor looking to take the next step into a senior leadership position. You’ll join a people-focused consultancy that values autonomy, collaboration, and professional development and be empowered to shape a successful, high-performing team in Winchester.
- Skilled communicator with strong presentation and reporting skills
- Strong experience in professional services including dilapidations, party wall, and building surveys
- MRICS qualified, with a proven consultancy background
- Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Capable of nurturing, developing, and leading a team
- Demonstrable business development ability with established client connections
Benefits
£80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits - Winchester (Hybrid Working)
A competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package are on offer — alongside clear career progression and long-term rewards for your contribution.