Are you ready to be part of a world-leading, inspiring and ambitious team? AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. With us, you'll join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
We are seeking to recruit a Regional Director – Building Surveying is responsible for leading and growing the building surveying function in support of the team lead and director across the midlands region. This role combines strategic leadership, business development, client relationship management, and operational delivery to ensure high-quality professional services and sustainable business growth.
Strategic Leadership
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Develop and implement the regional business plan aligned with company strategy.
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Drive growth in revenue, profitability, and market share within the region.
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Identify new market opportunities, sectors, and service lines.
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Contribute to national strategy and leadership initiatives.
Business Development
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Lead major client engagement and key account management.
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Secure new business opportunities, frameworks, and commissions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
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Represent the business at industry events and networking forums.
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undertake bidding and tenders with the existing win work teams.
Operational Management
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Undertake and oversee delivery of building surveying services including:
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Professional services (e.g., TDD, dilapidations, party wall, defect analysis).
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Project services (e.g., contract administration, refurbishment schemes).
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Ensure projects are delivered to quality, time, and budget expectations.
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Monitor regional performance, KPIs, and financial targets.
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Manage resource planning and utilisation across teams.
Team Leadership & Development
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Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team in conjunction with the existing team.
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Recruit, retain, and develop talent, including succession planning.
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Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability.
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Support professional development (e.g., APC support for MRICS candidates).
Financial Management
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Set and control project fees, personal forecasts and growth.
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Ensure profitability of projects and cost-effective operations.
Governance & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulations, and company policies.
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Maintain high standards of health & safety and risk management.
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Uphold RICS and other relevant professional standards.
Essential
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Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS).
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Significant experience in building surveying consultancy or private practice.
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Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams or regional operations.
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Strong business development and client management track record.
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Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and financial performance.
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In-depth knowledge of UK construction, property, and regulatory frameworks.
Desirable
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Experience operating at senior leadership or board level.
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Established network within the regional property and construction market.
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Experience in driving mergers, acquisitions, or business integration.
Competencies
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Strategic thinking and decision-making.
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Leadership and people management.
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Client focus and relationship building.
Commercial awareness
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Negotiation and influencing.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Revenue growth and profitability targets.
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Client retention and satisfaction.
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New business secured (fees and pipeline).
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Staff engagement and retention.
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Project delivery performance (quality, time, cost).
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Be rewarded.
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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