Lead Director - North West

Lead Director – Building Surveying

New Regional Office | Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester

£150k salary | Up to 20% Equity | Strategic Leadership Opportunity

I am exclusively partnered with an established building consultancy seeking an experienced Building Surveying Director to lead and grow a new regional office in Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity for a high level Building Surveyor to build and lead their own office, supported by an existing consultancy—without the personal risk of setting up alone—while benefiting from a market leading salary and the opportunity to earn up to 20% equity in the business from the start.

As Lead Director, you will take full responsibility for establishing and developing a new regional presence, using your own client relationships to bring work with you from any sector. You will have autonomy to shape the service offering, grow a team, and play a key role in the strategic direction of the firm. The consultancy works across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including:

• Government
• Healthcare
• Roads and infrastructure
• Education

Services include technical due diligence, condition surveys, and a range of project-related Building Surveying work, providing a strong platform for future growth.

We are a well‑established building consultancy with 14 surveyors currently employed, representing a broad mix of backgrounds and experience. The business has strong systems, a collaborative culture, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality technical and project‑led advice to clients across the UK.

• Competitive salary and office‑related bonus
• Opportunity to earn up to 20% equity in the firm
• Autonomy to build and lead your own regional office
• The security and support of an established consultancy
• Long‑term leadership and ownership opportunity

• Establish and lead a new Building Surveying office
• Bring and develop client relationships across public and private sectors
• Deliver and oversee technical due diligence and project‑led commissions
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and regional market presence
• Recruit, manage and mentor a high‑performing Building Surveying team
• Represent the business at senior level with clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the wider consultancy

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS)
• Currently operating at Director level with established clients
• Proven ability to win and deliver Building Surveying work through established client relationships
• Strong technical capability across due diligence and project delivery
• Commercially astute, entrepreneurial, and confident leading a regional office
• Motivated by long‑term value creation and equity participation

If you are a Leading Building Surveyor looking to take the next step—combining autonomy, security, and equity from the start—let’s set up a confidential discussion with myself for further details on 07756 285853.