Director (Designate) - Technical and Project Management (GE042)

Director (Designate) - Technical & Project Management

Location: London / South East
Sector: Construction Consultancy / Building Surveying / Project Management

Role Overview

An established construction consultancy is seeking a Director (Designate) to shape, lead and grow its Building Surveying and Project Management functions. This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen and strategic leadership.

The successful candidate will drive growth, strengthen service delivery and develop high-performing teams, while ensuring alignment with quality-led processes and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the Building Surveying function, expanding capability, improving technical expertise and building a pipeline of future leaders.
  
• Build a strong team identity with a collaborative culture focused on performance and professional development.
  
• Support senior leadership in practice management and business development.
  
• Establish structured CPD programmes and sector initiatives to support clients and shape industry practice.
  
  

Client & Commercial Leadership

• Lead client engagement and ensure high standards of service quality and delivery.
  
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance client relationships and organisational value.
  
• Represent the business externally through industry events, presentations and professional forums.
  
  

Technical Leadership

• Provide senior technical support on contracts, procurement strategies, dispute avoidance and risk management.
  
• Act as a recognised authority in contract administration and procurement.
  
• Promote digital standards, ensuring delivery aligns with QMS and BIM processes.
  

Project Management Responsibilities General

• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs and report regularly to senior leadership.
  
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
  
• Ensure consistent approaches to BIM, digital delivery and document control across teams.
  
  

Procedures & Administration

• Develop best practice templates, protocols and training in:
  Specification writing
  Contract drafting
  Procurement
  BIM workflows
  
  
• Drive innovation through digital and AI solutions to enhance operational performance.
  
  

Pre-Contract Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation of new commissions with senior strategic oversight.
  
• Implement consistent pre-contract processes aligned to QMS standards.
  
• Support robust risk management and clarity of client scope through procurement and contracts.
  
• Oversee preparation and review of templates, agreements and procurement documents.
  
• Provide strategic guidance during procurement, negotiations and tendering.
  
• Monitor performance and embed continuous improvement.
  

Post-Contract Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery to ensure consistent processes, documentation and reporting.
  
• Ensure compliant administration of instructions, certificates and valuations.
  
• Support proactive monitoring of progress, risk, quality and client engagement.
  
• Lead evaluation of performance and lessons learned.
  
• Promote positive, collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.
  

Candidate Profile Essential Attributes

• Collaborative, ambitious and commercially aware.
  
• Quality-focused with strong understanding of BIM integration.
  
• Confident leader with the ability to coach and develop teams.
  
• Strong business development and relationship-building capability.
  
  

Experience (Minimum 5 Years PQE)

• Local Authority projects
  
• Residential and Public Sector experience
  
• Refurbishment and re-cladding projects
  
• Full Contract Administration from inception to completion
  
• Project Monitoring (Build to Rent / New Build)
  
• Employer's Agent role
  
• Working within a Quality Management System (QMS)
  
• Team leadership and mentoring
  
• Development of procurement strategies and documentation
  
  

The Role Will Involve

• Leading project mobilisation and providing strategic oversight at early stages.
  
• Coaching Project Managers to strengthen contract awareness and negotiation confidence.
  
• Supporting professional development of Building Surveyors, Project Managers and graduates.
  
• Enhancing organisational knowledge through case studies and digital knowledge systems.
  
• Representing the business across the industry and promoting best practice.
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
  
• Discretionary bonus
  
• Pension contributions
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  
• Birthday leave
  
• Christmas closure