Director of Building Surveying

Job Description

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Conrad Consulting is recruiting for a Director of Building Surveying to join a well-established and highly regarded property consultancy in Glasgow.

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Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Building Surveyor to take a leading role in the continued growth and development of their Building Surveying offering across Scotland.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to develop client relationships, generate new business and lead a successful team.

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The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the direction of the Building Surveying service, working closely with the wider senior leadership team to drive business growth and deliver high-quality consultancy services.

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Responsibilities of the Director of Building Surveying:

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• Lead and develop the Building Surveying team, providing technical guidance, mentoring and support.
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• Drive business development activities, identifying new opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships.
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• Oversee the delivery of Building Surveying services across a diverse portfolio of commercial property and construction projects.
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• Take responsibility for fee generation, financial performance and the continued growth of the department.
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• Provide strategic advice to clients on technical due diligence, dilapidations, contract administration and refurbishment projects.
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• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to identify cross-selling opportunities.
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• Play an active role in recruitment, succession planning and the wider development of the business.
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Requirements of the Director of Building Surveying:

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• MRICS qualified with significant post-chartership experience.
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• Strong technical background in Building Surveying, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
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• Proven experience in managing and developing client relationships.
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• Demonstrable track record of business development and fee generation.
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• Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing a team of Building Surveyors.
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• Commercially focused with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business strategy.
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• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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• An established professional network within the Scottish property and construction market would be advantageous.
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What's on offer for the Director of Building Surveying?

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• Salary of up to £100,000 depending on experience.
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• Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
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• Competitive benefits package.
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• Opportunity to lead and develop an established Building Surveying service.
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• Significant autonomy and influence over departmental strategy and growth.
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• Exposure to an established client base and a diverse portfolio of projects.
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• Long-term career development within a respected consultancy.
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This opportunity would suit an established Director or an ambitious Associate Director who is ready to take the next step into a senior leadership position.

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Our client is particularly interested in individuals who can bring a combination of technical credibility, commercial awareness and a genuine enthusiasm for developing both people and client relationships.

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Interested?

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For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Rees Allan at Conrad Consulting or apply with your latest CV.

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All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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