Associate Director / Director - Building Surveyor

We are looking to appoint an Associate Director or Director for Building Surveying to join our Central London office. You will become part of a national team, who work collaboratively together to deliver the aspirations and challenges our property clients face. This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead the growth and development of our London Building Surveying team. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects for a respected client base across both the public and private sectors. The role will involve you providing strategic leadership, driving technical excellence and ensuring high-quality project delivery. You will support commercially successful bids and fee proposals and help to develop the next generation of building surveying professionals. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and direction across complex projects and programmes, monitoring progress, budgets and overall team performance.
• Managing and developing a team of surveyors, providing technical guidance, mentoring and pastoral care to support their professional growth.
• Contributing to the achievement of business plan objectives through the effective management and development of existing client relationships, while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Preparing, reviewing and overseeing the delivery of high-quality technical reports, specifications and designs.
• Leading business development activities, including client engagement, bid preparation and fee proposals, while contributing to national bid opportunities where required.
• Actively contributing to the Discipline Business Plan and supporting the strategic and sector-specific objectives of the wider Building Surveying team.
• Taking ownership of significant client accounts or sector responsibilities, providing strategic direction to strengthen client relationships and drive future growth.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures.
  
  Our ideal Director / Associate Director Building Surveying will have:
• Chartered Status with substantial relevant experience, including team management.
• Hold RICS or MCIOB qualification.
• Exceptional technical knowledge and strong business development capabilities.
• Excellent bid writing skills and the ability to present effectively to clients.
• Broad industry knowledge across multiple sectors.
• Ability to plan and programme projects effectively on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to manage, monitor, and control workload and resource allocation efficiently.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  
  Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do., Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.