Director – Building Surveying

Calibre Search

Director – Building Surveying
Manchester City Centre

A leading and fast growing multi-disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an experienced Director level Building Surveyor to join its modern Manchester City centre office during an exciting growth phase.

This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to step into a leadership role within a high performing team, with genuine scope to shape the growth of the business in the North West.

The Opportunity

You'll join a well established Manchester team of 7 Building Surveyors, working alongside senior leadership to drive continued expansion. With strong backing, recent investment, and ambitious growth plans, the business is targeting significant headcount increases over the next 12 – 24 months.

This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of project delivery, mentoring, and business development.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a wide range of building surveying projects across public and private sectors
Act as APC Supervisor, supporting and developing graduate surveyors
Play a key role in team leadership and growth, including mentoring junior staff
Contribute to business development and client relationship management
Deliver work across:
Project management & contract administration
Technical due diligence
Dilapidations
Refurbishments (retail, office, education, commercial)
Local authority projects (schools, SEND alterations, roof works)
Work closely with internal teams including architects, agents, and valuersProjects & Clients
You'll gain exposure to a diverse and interesting workload, including:

Education sector projects (academies, SEND facilities)
Retail and shopping centre refurbishments
Office fit-outs and remediations
Insurance related works (fire & flood damage)
Large scale commercial portfolios via FM clients
Housing associations and high rise schemesThe Team & Environment

Modern, newly fitted out Manchester office
Collaborative multi-disciplinary team of circa 25
Ambitious and dynamic culture
Clear progression structureWhat We're Looking For

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
Proven experience in a client facing, project led role
Strong leadership and mentoring capability
Ability (or ambition) to contribute to winning new business
A proactive, growth-oriented mindsetWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary / negotiable: circa £75,000 – £80,000
£500/month car allowance (extra £6,000 per year)
Team bonus structure linked to yearly profit
4 – 5% pension contribution
Private healthcare
Clear and rapid progression opportunities within a growing businessWhy Join?

Be part of a rapidly expanding office with strong leadership
Gain exposure to a broad, varied project portfolio
Opportunity to shape a team and influence direction
Join a company with an excellent reputation and no signs of slowing down.
For more information / an informal chat, please Apply / contact Gemma at Calibre Search on (phone number removed).

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