REGIONAL DIRECTOR - BUILDING SURVEYING
SRVO £Competitive, aligned to experience Hybrid Midlands / North
ROLE OVERVIEW
This role is for an experienced MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to lead a regional Building Surveying function within a growing consultancy.
You will manage and develop a Midlands / North based team delivering consultancy services across residential and commercial portfolios. The role combines technical authority, team leadership and commercial accountability.
You will lead from the front across major works, compliance led instructions and advisory services, shaping team performance, client relationships and regional growth with clear responsibility for fee income and profitability.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will lead and motivate a team of Building Surveyors, ensuring consistent technical standards, delivery quality and commercial efficiency.
You will take ownership of recruitment, mentoring, utilisation and growth planning.
Alongside leadership duties, you will continue to deliver senior level technical work and maintain strong client relationships.
You will actively support business development and promote departmental services across the wider group.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You build and retain a high performing surveying team
The region delivers strong fee income and profitability
Client relationships are strengthened and new work is secured
Technical standards remain robust across complex instructions
You contribute strategically to regional and national growth
HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks,you’llbe:
Managing and developing a team of Building Surveyors
Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+
Providing authoritative advice on building defects and construction issues
Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance and lifecycle 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
You will work in a hybrid way, balancing leadership, client engagement, site inspections and office collaboration.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
Is MRICS qualified with 5+ years PQE
Has experience leading or managing a surveying team
Is commercially minded and motivated by growth
Has strong technical knowledge across construction and building pathology
Is confident developing and maintaining client relationships
Holds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as required
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Experience within 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
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Discretionary bonus
Hybrid and flexible working
25 daysholiday plus
Regional Director - Building Surveying (Midlands) in London employer: Premier Estates Limited
Scanlans Property Management is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead a dedicated team in the vibrant cities of Leeds, Birmingham, and Manchester. With a strong focus on employee development, operational excellence, and fostering client relationships, we provide ample opportunities for growth and innovation. Our supportive culture encourages collaboration and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in property management.
