Chartered Building Surveyor

Job Title: Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) Location: Northampton Job Type: Full-Time (Office-Based with Potential Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role A forward-thinking construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to lead and develop a brand-new Building Surveying division within the business. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial and commercially minded surveyor to spearhead a new department, shape service offerings, and build a team from the ground up. The role offers genuine autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the chance to influence the strategic direction of the company’s growth. Key Responsibilities * Establishing and leading the Building Surveying department * Developing and expanding service lines within the business * Winning new work and strengthening existing client relationships * Delivering a full range of building surveying services, including: * Contract administration * Dilapidations * Planned preventative maintenance * Technical due diligence * Condition surveys * Project management * Overseeing project delivery across public and private sector clients * Recruiting, mentoring, and growing a high-performing team * Contributing to business development strategy and revenue growth * Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practice Requirements * MRICS qualified (essential) * Strong background in Building Surveying within a consultancy environment * Proven experience delivering projects independently * Commercial awareness and business development capability * Leadership qualities with the ambition to grow and manage a team * Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills * Strategic mindset with the ability to shape and grow a service offering What’s on Offer * Competitive salary, dependent on experience * Genuine opportunity to lead and build a new department * Autonomy to shape processes, services, and team structure * Clear progression into senior leadership * Full-time office-based role with hybrid working potential * Supportive, growing consultancy with long-term vision