Building Services

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Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor with deep expertise in affordable housing and a passion for driving standards, strategy, and service delivery?

We are working with a respected consultancy (client confidential) seeking an Associate Director or Director-level leader with a building surveying background and a proven track record in social housing asset management. This is a key strategic appointment based in London, with hybrid working and a clear route to further progression.

About the Role

You will take the lead in delivering high-level strategic advice across asset management, compliance, and housing consultancy. This includes overseeing complex stock condition survey programmes, advising on investment strategies, and delivering strategic asset management plans.

Critically, you will be tasked with growing and leading a team of consultants, developing a scalable, high-impact service line within a supportive and ambitious environment.

What We’re Looking For

You will either be operating at Associate Director/Director level or be a high-performing Senior Building Surveyor or Consultant with leadership potential.

Candidates will ideally:

• Be Chartered status (MRICS or FRICS)
• Have a core background in building surveying, particularly within residential and social housing sectors

Significant experience in:

• Stock condition surveys
• Asset database management
• Housing compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Strategic planning (e.g., net-zero, ESG, building safety, reinvestment strategies)
• A successful track record working with housing associations, local authorities, or within a consultancy supporting registered providers
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage stakeholders, and deliver insightful, analytical reports
• A collaborative leadership style and a commercial mindset focused on growth, quality, and innovation

Who Would This Suit?

This role would suit professionals with a technical grounding in building surveying, but who have built a career advising and delivering strategy within the affordable housing and asset management space.

Why Join?

• Lead and shape a specialist team in a growing area of the business
• Autonomy to build a high-quality service line and drive innovation
• High-profile project work, offering real influence on client strategy
• Flexible hybrid working pattern
• Strong salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits Long-term career pathway, including potential for equity or partnership

Next Steps

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please contact: 

Caroline Kingsley 
M; 07768 381 831 
E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk
C: Or schedule a call via Calendly – Caroline Kingsley