Job Title: Chartered Building Surveyor - Head of Department (MRICS)

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Location: Northampton
Job Type: Full-Time (Office-Based with Potential Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

A forward-thinking construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to lead and develop a brand-new Building Surveying division within the business.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial and commercially minded surveyor to spearhead a new department, shape service offerings, and build a team from the ground up. The role offers genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the chance to influence the strategic direction of the companys growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing and leading the Building Surveying department
• Developing and expanding service lines within the business
• Winning new work and strengthening existing client relationships
• Delivering a full range of building surveying services, including:
  • Contract administration
  • Dilapidations
  • Planned preventative maintenance
  • Technical due diligence
  • Condition surveys
  • Project management
• Overseeing project delivery across public and private sector clients
• Recruiting, mentoring, and growing a high-performing team
• Contributing to business development strategy and revenue growth
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practice

Requirements

• MRICS qualified (essential)
• Strong background in Building Surveying within a consultancy environment
• Proven experience delivering projects independently
• Commercial awareness and business development capability
• Leadership xbpsjku qualities with the ambition to grow and manage a team
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to shape and grow a service offering

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Genuine opportunity to lead and build a new department
• Autonomy to shape processes, services, and team structure
• Clear progression into senior leadership
• Full-time office-based role with hybrid working potential
• Supportive, growing consultancy with long-term vision