Head of Building Surveying in London

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a growing, dynamic, independent surveying firm to find a new Head of Building Surveying. This role would suit an individual who would like to shape their own role and team to deliver exceptional modernised services to enhance a traditional profession.

The team would provide the full suite of professional services including Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys, Party Wall, Dilapidations, Schedules of Condition, Planned Maintenance, Defect Diagnosis, Cost Consultancy and Reinstatement Cost Assessments alongside both Contract Administration and Project Management instructions.

The team works across both residential and commercial property types.

They require a person with good knowledge and experience in providing both professional and project management services on a range of property types within Greater London and into the Home Counties.

Main Duties

• Lead and grow the building surveying presence in the London region
• Manage and deliver a range of professional and project-based services across sectors including commercial and residential
• Be instrumental in business development, winning new work and leveraging your own network
• Tracking instructions and associated fees. Identifying areas of profitability and growth
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work
• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion
• To prepare ad-hoc advice in a limited time frame
• Undertaking Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys across a range of building types
• Acting as Party Wall Surveyor for both Building and Adjoining Owners
• Undertaking inspections and producing Defect Diagnosis Reports, Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA’s) for Insurance Purposes
• Acting as CA / PM on a range of projects including External Decorations / Residential Refurbishment / Commercial Fit Out
• Assisting with the development and progression of junior members of staff towards Chartership

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Several years experience as a Senior-level Building Surveyor, (MRICS / FRICS)
• Strong track record of winning work and/or established client relationships that will follow over time
• Commercial awareness and the drive to build and lead a regional team
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written in the form of working on a variety of building survey reports
• Detailed analytical skills, basic numeracy, and good attention to detail
• An ability to carry out research, work independently and present this information clearly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
• Preferably Full UK Driving License
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Confident and assertive where required
• Sociable and outgoing

The role will be client-facing, working with anyone from private developers, development companies, housing associations, local authorities, private individuals, and banks etc. You will also be expected work with all members of the team. You will have a graduate on rotation to mentor and assess. We want to develop and cultivate your professional interests. You will be joining an ambitious firm. Once established within the building surveying team, you will be encouraged to identify an area of the business that you wish to build and grow your own team. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do that. Our purpose is to help you create the job you want.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £100,000 experience depending

• Bonus based off hitting agreed target

• Statutory pension

• Cycle2work scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English