Head of Surveying
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 23 March 2026
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Location: South of England (remote with travel)
Salary: Up to £90,000 plus £6,500 car allowance and benefits
The opportunity
We are working with a leading property services organisation to appoint a Head of Surveying.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the performance, growth and technical delivery of a national surveying function. The role will suit an experienced surveying leader with a strong background in building safety, compliance and consultancy-led surveying services.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the surveying business, improving service delivery, and supporting wider group growth.
The role
You will lead a team of surveyors across the business, ensuring high quality service delivery while driving operational performance and growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing leadership and direction to the surveying team, setting clear objectives and performance standards
Developing and mentoring surveyors, supporting both technical and career progression
Driving service improvement, efficiency and consistency across all surveying activities
Overseeing the delivery of surveying projects, ensuring quality, compliance and client satisfaction
Managing departmental performance, including KPIs, utilisation and service levels
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider group to support collaboration and growth
Leading on business development activity, including winning new work and expanding service lines
Managing budgets, forecasting and resource planning across the surveying function
Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards Technical focus
This role requires strong technical oversight across building safety and compliance related work, including:
Acting as, or overseeing, Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM regulations
Experience with fire safety systems, including:
Emergency Call Systems (ECS)
Automated Opening Vents (AOVs)
LD1 fire alarm systems
Oversight of defect diagnosis and remedial works
Experience in fee quoting, consultancy instructions and tender submissions About you
We are interested in candidates who:
Are MRICS or FRICS qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline
Have significant experience leading surveying teams within a consultancy or property services environment
Have a strong technical background across building safety, compliance and residential surveying
Can demonstrate experience of improving performance, processes and service delivery
Have a track record of winning work and contributing to business growth
Are confident operating at senior level, with strong stakeholder management skills
Are comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment What is on offer
Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
£6,500 car allowance
25 days annual leave plus additional benefits
Private medical cover
Pension scheme
Flexible working with travel across the South of England
Opportunity to lead and develop a national surveying function Why apply
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key business function within a well established and growing organisation. You will have the autonomy to influence strategy, improve performance and drive growth, while leading a capable and developing team
Location: South of England (remote with travel)
Salary: Up to £90,000 plus £6,500 car allowance and benefits
The opportunity
We are working with a leading property services organisation to appoint a Head of Surveying.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the performance, growth and technical delivery of a national surveying function. The role will suit an experienced surveying leader with a strong background in building safety, compliance and consultancy-led surveying services.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the surveying business, improving service delivery, and supporting wider group growth.
The role
You will lead a team of surveyors across the business, ensuring high quality service delivery while driving operational performance and growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing leadership and direction to the surveying team, setting clear objectives and performance standards
Developing and mentoring surveyors, supporting both technical and career progression
Driving service improvement, efficiency and consistency across all surveying activities
Overseeing the delivery of surveying projects, ensuring quality, compliance and client satisfaction
Managing departmental performance, including KPIs, utilisation and service levels
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider group to support collaboration and growth
Leading on business development activity, including winning new work and expanding service lines
Managing budgets, forecasting and resource planning across the surveying function
Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards Technical focus
This role requires strong technical oversight across building safety and compliance related work, including:
Acting as, or overseeing, Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM regulations
Experience with fire safety systems, including:
Emergency Call Systems (ECS)
Automated Opening Vents (AOVs)
LD1 fire alarm systems
Oversight of defect diagnosis and remedial works
Experience in fee quoting, consultancy instructions and tender submissions About you
We are interested in candidates who:
Are MRICS or FRICS qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline
Have significant experience leading surveying teams within a consultancy or property services environment
Have a strong technical background across building safety, compliance and residential surveying
Can demonstrate experience of improving performance, processes and service delivery
Have a track record of winning work and contributing to business growth
Are confident operating at senior level, with strong stakeholder management skills
Are comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment What is on offer
Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
£6,500 car allowance
25 days annual leave plus additional benefits
Private medical cover
Pension scheme
Flexible working with travel across the South of England
Opportunity to lead and develop a national surveying function Why apply
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key business function within a well established and growing organisation. You will have the autonomy to influence strategy, improve performance and drive growth, while leading a capable and developing team