Director

Director – Chartered Building Surveyor (Commercial, London)

Carriera is partnering exclusively with a prestigious international real estate consultancy to recruit a Director-level Chartered Building Surveyor to lead their London commercial surveying team.

About the Role & Team:
Our client is a highly respected global property consultancy with over 125 years’ heritage, renowned for delivering technically excellent, commercially significant projects across London and internationally. Due to sustained growth, the London Building Surveying team is expanding, offering a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a collaborative, client-facing environment. You will lead high-value projects, mentor a team of surveyors, and influence the strategic direction of the commercial surveying function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of complex commercial surveying commissions, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, measured surveys, condition reports, and refurbishment/fit-out projects, with project values up to £10m+.

• Oversee contract administration, lease event work, and landlord & tenant advice, ensuring exceptional technical and commercial outcomes.

• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, developing new business opportunities and increasing the team’s commercial footprint in London.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of surveyors, APC candidates, and junior staff to ensure technical excellence, high-quality report writing, and professional growth.

• Provide strategic input into the team’s growth, operational processes, and project delivery standards.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across real estate consultancy to deliver integrated solutions to clients.

Key Requirements:

• MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with 10+ years post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying.

• Proven track record of delivering high-value commercial projects, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, and landlord & tenant advice.

• Excellent client-facing skills with experience managing senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

• Deep technical knowledge of building pathology, contract administration, compliance, and refurbishment projects.

• Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-driven approach.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary £90,000–£110,000 depending on experience.

• Generous bonus scheme and car/travel allowance.

• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and wellness benefits.

• Pension contribution in line with market.

• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Support for CPD, professional development, and APC candidates.

• Hybrid working model with office base in London.

Why This Role Is Exceptional:
You will lead technically complex, high-profile commercial projects across London, directly influencing major real estate decisions. This role provides the opportunity to shape team strategy, mentor the next generation of Chartered Surveyors, and work on projects with high visibility and impact.

Apply:

Please contact Lewis West on 020 3817 4001 for further information or send a copy of your CV to lwest@carriera.co.uk

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