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Head of Building Surveying


Company : Bennett and Game


Location : Brighton,


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Bennett and Game have the pleasure of exclusively representing a long-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy with over 100 years of heritage and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality professional advice across Sussex and the South East. The firm employs over 30 experienced professionals and provides a comprehensive range of property services, including residential and commercial property management, commercial agency (sales, lettings and acquisitions), valuations and lease advisory (RICS Red Book valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease extensions, enfranchisement, expert witness and arbitration), as well as a full suite of building surveying services covering maintenance, defect analysis, dilapidations, party wall matters and contract administration.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to take on a senior leadership position and establish a Building Surveying division within a respected consultancy. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and shaping the team, developing new business, and maintaining a strong hands-on presence in project delivery. This position offers genuine long-term progression, with a clear pathway to Director or Partner level for a commercially minded and ambitious professional.Head of Building Surveying Salary & Benefits:Salary £60k - £75k (DOE)Discretionary bonus25 days annual leaveHybrid workingPensionBenefits and package to be discussed at interview in more detailHead of Building Surveying Job Overview:Lead, develop and grow the Building Surveying function within the consultancyDeliver a range of professional and project-related Building Surveying servicesManage and mentor junior staff at varying stages of their careersSupport APC progression and technical development of the teamPrepare and manage fee proposals, budgets and client relationshipsDevelop new business opportunities and maintain key client accountsContribute to the consultancy's wider business strategy and profitabilityHead of Building Surveying Job Requirements:MRICS qualified with extensive Building Surveying experienceProven track record delivering professional services including dilapidations, defect diagnosis, acquisition surveys and contract administrationDemonstrable experience managing projects within commercial propertyStrong business development capability with a client-focused approachPrevious leadership or mentoring experience desirableFull UK driving licenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ