Director - Building Surveyor An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Building Surveyor to join one of the UK's fastest growing property consultancies in the role of Director. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving Building Surveying team, influence the direction of a successful regional business, and play a key role in its continued expansion across the North West and beyond. The Opportunity Joining an established Manchester team of Building Surveyors, you'll sit within the leadership team and help to drive the next phase of growth. With a strong pipeline of work there's a genuine opportunity to make your mark whilst enjoying the backing of a highly respected consultancy. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, client engagement, and project delivery. The Role You'll be responsible for: Leading and delivering a diverse range of building surveying commissions across both public and private sectors. Developing and mentoring the next generation of surveyors. Building and strengthening client relationships whilst identifying new business opportunities. Supporting the continued growth and success of the Manchester office. Working collaboratively with architects, project managers, valuers and other specialist teams. Projects You'll Be Involved In No two days are the same. You'll work across an exciting and varied portfolio including: Education and local authority projects Commercial office refurbishments Retail and shopping centre schemes Technical Due Diligence Dilapidations Contract Administration Insurance reinstatement works High rise residential projects About You We're looking for someone who can inspire others whilst remaining technically strong. You'll ideally have: MRICS Chartered status Strong client facing Building Surveying experience Leadership and mentoring experience A passion for developing teams and growing client relationships A commercial mindset and ambition to help drive a successful business Why Join? Join a business investing heavily in its future Lead a talented and growing Building Surveying team Work on a varied, high quality project portfolio Modern Manchester city centre offices Collaborative, supportive culture Excellent bonus and benefits package Clear opportunities to influence the direction of the business and progress your career If you're looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where your ideas, experience and ambition will have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
04/08/2026
Full time
Director - Building Surveyor An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Building Surveyor to join one of the UK's fastest growing property consultancies in the role of Director. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving Building Surveying team, influence the direction of a successful regional business, and play a key role in its continued expansion across the North West and beyond. The Opportunity Joining an established Manchester team of Building Surveyors, you'll sit within the leadership team and help to drive the next phase of growth. With a strong pipeline of work there's a genuine opportunity to make your mark whilst enjoying the backing of a highly respected consultancy. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, client engagement, and project delivery. The Role You'll be responsible for: Leading and delivering a diverse range of building surveying commissions across both public and private sectors. Developing and mentoring the next generation of surveyors. Building and strengthening client relationships whilst identifying new business opportunities. Supporting the continued growth and success of the Manchester office. Working collaboratively with architects, project managers, valuers and other specialist teams. Projects You'll Be Involved In No two days are the same. You'll work across an exciting and varied portfolio including: Education and local authority projects Commercial office refurbishments Retail and shopping centre schemes Technical Due Diligence Dilapidations Contract Administration Insurance reinstatement works High rise residential projects About You We're looking for someone who can inspire others whilst remaining technically strong. You'll ideally have: MRICS Chartered status Strong client facing Building Surveying experience Leadership and mentoring experience A passion for developing teams and growing client relationships A commercial mindset and ambition to help drive a successful business Why Join? Join a business investing heavily in its future Lead a talented and growing Building Surveying team Work on a varied, high quality project portfolio Modern Manchester city centre offices Collaborative, supportive culture Excellent bonus and benefits package Clear opportunities to influence the direction of the business and progress your career If you're looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where your ideas, experience and ambition will have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Major Works Project Manager - Canary Wharf Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday Work from home: Once per week (Friday) Duties & Responsibilities Lead on all stages of project delivery from feasibility, concept and design and manage through to completion and sign-off. The range of projects include internal/external refurbishments, dilapidation and improvement works, M&E systems, insurance works and ad-hoc surveying activities. The range of projects will vary between self-delivery and appointment of an independent/specialist services. Conduct feasibility studies to determine project scope, estimated cost and forecast programme. Carrying out building, condition and measured surveys, defect diagnosis and report writing. Provide project management and contract administration for major works and long-term projects as required. Work to commercial targets for income generation. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to: Lead on project commencement activities for long term maintenance and capital expenditure projects including carrying out building, condition and measured surveys in order to compile scope of works and assist with the development of project specifications. Advise on legal obligations and standards in order to factor requirements into project specification. Advise on requirements for upgrade and major overhaul and refurbishment project works on M&E systems and plant. Preparation of Invitation to Tender packs and lead on negotiation and analysis of tender submissions. Appoint and manage external consultants and specialists as required including third-party building surveyors, structural surveyors, quantity surveyors, etc. Preparation of Schedule of Works and Valuation Schedule. Review M&E dilapidation reports and quoted works alongside the Contracts and Compliance Manager to determine requirements and the most appropriate mode of delivery. Undertake and oversee data collation exercises relating to plant life cycle analysis. Liaise with and advise the Property Management team on the Capital Expenditure Management and coordination of project works from instruction to completion including management of consultants and contractors, management of the project programme and schedule of works, coordination of handover, snagging and asset validation and project sign-off. Required Skills & Experience Highly responsible and decisive with ability to proactively manage own workload. Have strategic expertise and a commercial vision. Comprehensive experience in project management for large scale building projects. Direct experience in schedule preparation and contract administration of building projects. Experience of working in a residential environment (inclusive of high rise) Extensive knowledge of building construction, building services (mechanical and electrical systems) and relevant legislation and standards. Experience in writing works specifications and carrying out competitive tendering exercises. Experience in budget management and working to commercial targets. Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (building surveying, building services or architecture) or equivalent experience in Building Surveying or a related discipline. Knowledge of principles of fire safety engineering and external wall systems. Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Chartered Institute of Building or Chartered Association of Building Engineers. Knowledge of facades / external wall systems and principles of fire safety design. Experience with producing and managing multiple projects. Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.
27/07/2026
Full time
Major Works Project Manager - Canary Wharf Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday Work from home: Once per week (Friday) Duties & Responsibilities Lead on all stages of project delivery from feasibility, concept and design and manage through to completion and sign-off. The range of projects include internal/external refurbishments, dilapidation and improvement works, M&E systems, insurance works and ad-hoc surveying activities. The range of projects will vary between self-delivery and appointment of an independent/specialist services. Conduct feasibility studies to determine project scope, estimated cost and forecast programme. Carrying out building, condition and measured surveys, defect diagnosis and report writing. Provide project management and contract administration for major works and long-term projects as required. Work to commercial targets for income generation. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to: Lead on project commencement activities for long term maintenance and capital expenditure projects including carrying out building, condition and measured surveys in order to compile scope of works and assist with the development of project specifications. Advise on legal obligations and standards in order to factor requirements into project specification. Advise on requirements for upgrade and major overhaul and refurbishment project works on M&E systems and plant. Preparation of Invitation to Tender packs and lead on negotiation and analysis of tender submissions. Appoint and manage external consultants and specialists as required including third-party building surveyors, structural surveyors, quantity surveyors, etc. Preparation of Schedule of Works and Valuation Schedule. Review M&E dilapidation reports and quoted works alongside the Contracts and Compliance Manager to determine requirements and the most appropriate mode of delivery. Undertake and oversee data collation exercises relating to plant life cycle analysis. Liaise with and advise the Property Management team on the Capital Expenditure Management and coordination of project works from instruction to completion including management of consultants and contractors, management of the project programme and schedule of works, coordination of handover, snagging and asset validation and project sign-off. Required Skills & Experience Highly responsible and decisive with ability to proactively manage own workload. Have strategic expertise and a commercial vision. Comprehensive experience in project management for large scale building projects. Direct experience in schedule preparation and contract administration of building projects. Experience of working in a residential environment (inclusive of high rise) Extensive knowledge of building construction, building services (mechanical and electrical systems) and relevant legislation and standards. Experience in writing works specifications and carrying out competitive tendering exercises. Experience in budget management and working to commercial targets. Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (building surveying, building services or architecture) or equivalent experience in Building Surveying or a related discipline. Knowledge of principles of fire safety engineering and external wall systems. Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Chartered Institute of Building or Chartered Association of Building Engineers. Knowledge of facades / external wall systems and principles of fire safety design. Experience with producing and managing multiple projects. Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.
