Regional Director - Building Surveying

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR - BUILDING SURVEYING
SRVO £Competitive, aligned to experience Hybrid Midlands
ROLE OVERVIEW
This role is designed for an experienced MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to lead a regional Building Surveying function within a growing consultancy environment.
You will take responsibility for managing and developing a team of Surveyors in the Midlands, delivering high-quality consultancy services across residential and commercial portfolios. The role combines technical authority, team leadershipand commercial accountability.
You will lead from the front,operatingacross major works, compliance-ledinstructionsand advisory services, while shaping team performance, clientrelationshipsand regional growth. This is a senior leadership role withclearimpact on fee income,profitabilityand service standards.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will lead and motivate a team of Building Surveyors, ensuring consistent delivery standards, commercialefficiencyand professional development across the function.
You will take ownership of team performance, recruitment,mentoringand growth planning, contributing directly to departmental expansion and profitability.
Alongside leadership responsibilities, you will continue to deliver senior-level technical work,maintainstrong client relationships and support business development initiatives.
You will play an active role in promoting the departments services across the wider business, ensuring opportunities areidentifiedand secured.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Youllbe successful in this role if:
You build and lead a high-performing, motivated surveying team
Your team delivers strong fee income and contributes to increased profitability
You strengthen existing client relationships whileidentifyingnew opportunities
Youmaintainhigh technical standards across complex instructions
You contribute strategically to the growth and positioning of the business
HOW YOULL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks,youllbe:
Managing and developing a small team of remote-based Building Surveyors
Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+
Providingauthoritative advice on building defects across varied asset types
Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports and lifecycle cost advice
Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and condition surveys
Completing Building Height Surveys and structural appraisals linked to the Building Safety Act 2022
Acting in the capacity of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
Supporting Building Regulations Principal Designer responsibilities for Higher Risk Buildings
Monitoring major works and remediation projects whererequired
Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims
Driving business development activity and promoting departmental services
Recruiting,mentoringand developing junior staff and APC candidates
Youllwork in a hybrid way, balancing leadership responsibilities, client engagement, siteinspectionsand office collaboration.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
Is MRICS qualified with a minimum of 5+ years PQE
Has proven experience leading or managing a surveying team
Is commercially minded and motivated by growth and performance
Has strong technical knowledge across construction, building pathology and fire-related legislation
Is confident building andmaintainingclient relationships
Is motivated by progression within a growing consultancy structure
Holds a full clean UK drivinglicenceand is willing to travel asrequired
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Experienceoperatingwithin the residential property management sector
Experience acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
Experience working on Building Safety Act and Higher Risk Building instructions
Experience monitoring cladding remediation or major compliance projects
Strong report writing and client-facing communication skills
Experience mentoring APC candidates
AutoCAD capability isadvantageousbut not essential
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Discretionary bonus
Hybrid and flexible working
25 daysholiday plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance, lifeassuranceand enhanced family leave
Fully funded training and professional development
Pension scheme and employeeassistanceprogramme
Employee referral scheme
Discounts across travel, retail,fitnessand entertainment
Youllalsobenefitfrom a senior environment where you are trusted to manage your workload professionally, supported by experienced Directors, and given the tools and backing to deliver high-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy.
ABOUTSRVO
SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying,projectand consultancy services across the UK.
We work across both commercial and residential sectors and have builta strong reputationthrough long-standing client relationships, technically robust delivery and a practical approach to problem solving.
Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions.
As part of theOdevoGroup, SRVO combines the agility andexpertiseof a specialist consultancy with the stability,scaleand long-term investment of a wider group. We set our people up to succeed through the right tools, technology and support, alongside clear developmentpathwaysand an environment where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent team
Interview focused on leadership, commercialcapabilityand technical authority
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence will berequired. A full, clean UK drivinglicenceis essential. Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check and CSCS card or willingness to obtain.

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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Design;Construction

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