Director, Building Surveying

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and experienced Building Surveyor to take on a key leadership role within a highly respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is a rare chance to establish and grow a Building Surveying team in the firm’s Winchester office, backed by the resources, reputation, and client base of a well-established national practice with a progressive culture.

This position will suit a technically strong, commercially minded surveyor with a focus on professional services, who enjoys client engagement, business development, and leading and developing people.

The Opportunity

As Director, you will lead the Building Surveying function in Winchester, with responsibility for expanding its regional presence and driving sustainable growth across a varied portfolio of work. The role will appeal to an individual who enjoys autonomy, values collaboration, and is motivated by the blend of hands-on technical delivery, client leadership, and strategic input.

The workload will have a strong emphasis on professional services, including:

• Dilapidations
• Party wall matters
• Building pathology
• Pre-acquisition surveys
• Technical due diligence

You will also oversee project work and insurance remediation schemes.

You will work across a broad range of sectors, including public buildings, residential, healthcare, defence, commercial, and education – maintaining and developing strong client relationships and ensuring consistently high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow a successful Building Surveying team in the Winchester office
• Manage and deepen client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser across multiple sectors
• Deliver a broad range of professional building surveying services, with particular focus on dilapidations, party wall, and building pathology
• Oversee project work and insurance remediation schemes from inception to completion where required
• Prepare, implement, and monitor business plans to support growth, profitability, and client development
• Take an active role in business development and networking to secure new opportunities and strengthen the firm’s market presence
• Recruit, mentor, and manage team members, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous development
• Ensure the highest technical, professional, and compliance standards across all outputs

About You

We are seeking a forward-thinking surveyor who combines strong technical capability with commercial acumen and proven leadership potential.

Essential Skills and Experience

• MRICS qualified, with a strong consultancy background
• Extensive experience in professional services (dilapidations, party wall, building surveys)
• Exposure to project delivery and insurance-related work
• Demonstrable track record in business development, with established client relationships
• Excellent technical knowledge and a rigorous approach to quality and detail
• Strong communication, presentation, and report-writing skills
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire others
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and client-focused mindset

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor ready to step into, or further consolidate, a senior leadership role. You will join a people-focused consultancy that values autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth, and you will be given genuine scope to shape and build a high-performing team in Winchester.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package, together with clear career progression and long-term rewards linked to your contribution and success.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Caroline Kingsley

Email: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk
Phone: 07768 381 831
Calendly: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min