Cluttons · London, England
This is a live UK-based role at Cluttons, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 28 September 2026. Listed as open until 28 October 2026.
The role We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of London Building Surveying to lead and grow our London Building Surveying team. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving business performance, developing and strengthening client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and building a high-performing team that delivers exceptional client outcomes across the Residential, Retail, Office, Commercial and Leisure sectors. Working closely with the Senior Leadership team and Partners across the business, you will be responsible for setting the direction of the London Building Surveying service line, ensuring sustainable growth, developing talent, and enhancing our market presence within London and the wider South East region. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leadership, business development and team management within a Building Surveying or multidisciplinary consultancy environment. You will be a recognised industry professional with the credibility and commercial acumen to develop strategic client relationships, win new business, attract and retain talent, and drive the continued success of the London Building Surveying practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the future direction of an established and growing team, while playing a key role in the wider growth strategy of the business. Key deliverables Lead and develop the London Building Surveying team to achieve growth, utilisation and profitability targets. Deliver fee income commensurate with a senior leadership position. Develop and implement the business plan for the London Building Surveying practice. Expand market presence through strategic business development and client relationship management. Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships while securing new instructions. Ensure delivery of exceptional service standards across all projects and commissions. Contribute to wider Building Consultancy and business objectives. Support recruitment, retention and succession planning within the team. Drive graduate and APC development programmes. Provide accurate management reporting, forecasting and pipeline updates. Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements and professional standards. Responsibilities Leadership & People Lead, manage and inspire the London Building Surveying team. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on client service, commercial success and professional excellence. Coach, mentor and support Surveyors, Senior Surveyors and Graduates. Lead recruitment activities and workforce planning to support business growth. Champion professional development, APC progression and talent retention. Promote innovation, best practice and knowledge sharing across the business. Act as a visible leader within the London office and wider Building Consultancy business. Attend external networking events, keep abreast of market developments and i…
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