Director of Building Surveying

  • Ernest and Florent Ltd
  • City, Manchester
  • 12/10/2026
Full time Construction Building Surveyor/Senior/Associate Property

Job Description

An established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy are looking to appoint a Director of Building Surveying to lead and develop their Manchester offering.

The Director of Building Surveying Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Surveying Director to take a leading position within an established consultancy, combining technical expertise, commercial responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future of a regional team.

The business operates across a broad range of property disciplines, with an established presence across the UK and a reputation for delivering professional advice across a wide variety of sectors.

As Director, you'll take responsibility for the continued development of the Building Surveying offering in Manchester, overseeing service delivery, strengthening existing client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the team's presence across the North West.

You'll maintain involvement in key client instructions while providing strategic direction to the wider team. The role will encompass a varied range of Building Surveying services, including project delivery, contract administration, technical due diligence, dilapidations and building condition advice.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll play a key role in business development, work-winning and team leadership, helping to establish long-term relationships with clients and develop the next generation of Building Surveying professionals.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Building Surveying Director or Associate Director who is ready to take the next step, or an established Director looking for a new platform to grow a regional business.

The Director of Building Surveying Requirements

  • MRICS qualified with substantial Building Surveying experience
  • Strong background within a property consultancy
  • Proven experience managing and developing client relationships
  • Track record of winning work and generating new business
  • Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team
  • Strong technical knowledge across professional and project-based services
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
  • Ambitious, entrepreneurial and motivated to grow a regional offering

What's on offer?

  • 75,000 - 80,000
  • Plus car allowance
  • Bonus structure
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Extra day of annual leave on your birthday
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Flexible benefits platform
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Senior leadership position with genuine autonomy
  • Long-term career development

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor and feel this role sounds of interest, please contact Olivia Gregson at Ernest and Florent for a confidential conversation.

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