Director of Building Surveying in Manchester

Ready to make the step from Associate Director to Director? Opportunities to step into a genuine Director position don't come around often, especially with a consultancy that has built an outstanding reputation within the commercial property market and is continuing to invest in the growth of its Building Surveying division.

I'm working exclusively with one of the UK's leading independent property consultancies, looking to appoint a Director to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of its Manchester office. This isn't simply another senior fee earning position. The business is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Building Surveyor who wants to lead from the front, develop client relationships, generate new business and mentor the next generation of surveyors. If you're currently an Associate Director and feel ready for your first Director appointment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Opportunity

You’ll join an established Manchester team comprising an Executive Director, Director, Chartered Building Surveyor, three Graduates and dedicated administrative support. With a strong pipeline of instructions and an impressive client base already in place, you’ll play a key role in developing both the team and the business across the North West. The consultancy is recognised nationally for delivering high-quality property and construction consultancy services and has built a collaborative culture where entrepreneurial individuals are encouraged to influence the direction of the business.

The successful Director

As Director, you’ll be responsible for leading and developing client relationships while delivering a diverse range of Building Surveying instructions across the commercial property sector:

• Project Management
• Contract Administration
• Technical Due Diligence
• Dilapidations
• Insurance Reinstatement
• Office Fit-Out Projects
• Commercial Building Surveys
• Business Development and Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring and developing junior surveyors

Projects span a broad range of sectors including:

• Commercial Offices
• Industrial
• Retail
• Education
• Public Sector
• Commercial Landlords
• Local & Combined Authorities

You’ll also work with an established portfolio of national clients, including major FM providers, property owners and public sector organisations, while continuing to grow your own client network.

What’s on Offer?

• £75,000 - £80,000 basic salary
• £6,000 Car Allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus (circa 10%)
• Hybrid working and flexible approach to work-life balance
• Professional memberships paid
• Excellent pension and wider benefits package
• Genuine autonomy to shape and grow your team
• Clear opportunity to influence the direction of a successful regional office

About You

You’ll ideally be an Associate Director or experienced Associate Building Surveyor looking to take the next step into a Director position. A strong commercial Building Surveying background, proven experience across both professional and project services, excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills, business development and fee generation experience, and the ability to build long-term client relationships are essential. Experience mentoring and developing Building Surveyors is preferred. Above all, we’re looking for someone who is engaging, charismatic and entrepreneurial—a natural relationship builder who enjoys developing business, leading people and delivering an exceptional service to clients.

If you’re looking for a Director opportunity where you’ll have genuine influence, autonomy and the platform to build something special, I’d be delighted to tell you more.