Director - Building Surveying

Location Cambridge
Discipline: Building Surveyors
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE, Bonus, Car Allowance + Benefits
Contact name: Cornelia Enslin

Contact email: cornelia@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 691221CE
Published: 11 days ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astuteDirector – Building Surveying to lead and expand a successful consultancy team based in Cambridge. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional ready to take a strategic leadership position, manage high-value client relationships, and oversee complex and diverse projects across multiple sectors.
 
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, proven leadership capabilities, and a commercial mindset. You’ll play a critical role in driving business growth, mentoring a high-performing team, and delivering exceptional service to a diverse client base.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Building Surveying team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day leadership

  • Deliver a wide range of professional and project-related Building Surveying services

  • Cultivate and strengthen client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and repeat business

  • Manage the successful delivery of projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction

  • Provide expert technical advice across design, planning, condition surveys, dilapidations, technical due diligence, and project management

  • Contribute to business development, fee proposals, and presentations

  • Mentor and support staff, including APC candidates and junior surveyors

  • Ensure services are delivered in line with RICS standards and industry best practice

 
Candidate Requirements

  • MRICS qualified

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Building Surveying, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior management role

  • Strong technical expertise across a wide variety of building types and sectors

  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage a profitable service line

  • Demonstrable track record of successful client engagement and business development

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

  • Commercially driven, with sound financial and operational management capabilities

  • A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to quality and innovation

 
Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £80,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience)

  • £5,000 Car Allowance

  • Performance-related Bonus: Up to 65% of pre-tax profits on projects worked

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Enhanced Pension Scheme

  • Up to 30 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)

  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, professional environment

  • Clear path for career progression and continued professional development

 
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This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of a thriving Building Surveying team, we’d love to hear from you.