Managing Director Building Consultancy | Full Time | London | Competitive

CHPK Group is looking for a Managing Director to lead its Building Consultancy business in London.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for strategy, performance, and direction. You will lead a multi-disciplinary consultancy team and help deliver strong results across building surveying, cost consultancy, and related professional services.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Managing Director or senior leader who can combine commercial focus, technical oversight, and team leadership in a growing business.

About the Role

As Managing Director, you will lead the Building Consultancy division and help shape its future. You will make sure the business delivers high-quality work, supports clients well, and grows in a sustainable way.

You will also work closely with CHPK Group and the wider Celnor Group. This means you will help align the business with group strategy while keeping a clear focus on service quality, governance, and market growth.

The role needs someone who can lead confidently, build strong relationships, and guide the business through change and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction of the Building Consultancy business.
• Help define target sectors, clients, and service lines.
• Lead sustainable growth through strong market position and service quality.
• Oversee the quality, consistency, and governance of service delivery.
• Support complex, high-risk, or high-profile projects where needed.
• Maintain strong procedures, technical standards, and quality assurance.
• Lead commercial performance, profitability, and financial planning.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, resource use, and cost control.
• Lead, inspire, and develop senior leaders and wider teams.
• Support succession planning, retention, and professional development.
• Act as a senior ambassador for CHPK Group with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development, bids, and strategic opportunities.
• Maintain strong governance across risk, quality, and compliance.
• Work with group leadership to manage business risk and uphold standards.

About You

• Extensive leadership experience in building surveying, cost consultancy, or professional services.
• Strong track record of leading and growing a consultancy or service line.
• Good understanding of the commercial property sector and consultancy delivery models.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex environment.
• Strong commercial skills, including P&L ownership and financial management.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to turn plans into action.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High credibility with clients, partners, and senior decision-makers.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead in a changing market.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional, such as MRICS, FRICS, or equivalent.

What CHPK Group Offers

• A chance to lead a key consultancy division within a growing group.
• Backing from the scale, investment, and wider network of Celnor Group.
• Strong influence over strategy, performance, and market growth.
• The chance to work with a high-calibre leadership team.
• A collaborative and values-led culture focused on expertise and delivery.
• Long-term opportunity to shape growth and impact.

Company Values

• Collaboration: Working together to deliver better outcomes.
• Human: Acting with care, respect, and integrity.
• Performance: Delivering clear and high-quality results.
• Knowledge: Valuing expertise, learning, and innovation.

How to Apply

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Central London.

Please note that CHPK Group operates a Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies outside that list.

The business may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. However, all hiring decisions are made by people.

Application Tips

In your application, focus on clear examples of leading consultancy teams, driving commercial growth, and improving service quality. Show the scale of the business, teams, or service lines you have led, and include examples of strategy, client leadership, financial performance, and how you have built a strong culture around quality and delivery.