Director - Head of Glasgow

WHERE AMBITION THRIVES

At Hollis, we know buildings inside and out. For more than 30 years, we’ve combined independence with deep technical knowledge to help clients understand how their buildings work, how they perform and how to unlock their full potential.

Now we’re looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor to lead our business in Glasgow.

This isn’t simply another Director role.

You’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to shape the team in Glasgow, owning key client relationships, developing new opportunities, growing the team and taking full P&L responsibility.

If you’re commercially ambitious, well connected in the Scottish property market and want the freedom to build a business rather than simply inherit a job description, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll own

You’ll take responsibility for the performance and growth of Hollis in Glasgow.

• Leading the Hollis team in Glasgow and setting its direction.

• Taking full P&L ownership, including revenue, profitability, pipeline and commercial performance.

• Owning and developing senior client relationships.

• Winning new work and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.

• Providing senior technical and commercial leadership on Building Surveying instructions.

• Growing, leading and developing the team as the business expands.

• Creating opportunities across Hollis by working collaboratively with colleagues in other disciplines and locations.

• Building our profile and relationships across the Glasgow and wider Scottish property market.

You’ll have real autonomy to make decisions, shape how the business develops and turn good ideas into action. That’s important at Hollis: we trust people to take ownership rather than micromanaging them.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with strong technical credentials, but we’re looking for more than technical expertise.

• Significant commercial Building Surveying experience.

• Strong relationships and a network across the Glasgow and/or Scottish property market.

• A track record of developing clients and winning work.

• The commercial judgement to own and manage a P&L.

• The confidence to lead clients, people and complex instructions.

• An appetite to develop and mentor others.

• The ambition and entrepreneurial mindset to grow a business.

This could suit an established Director looking for greater ownership, or a high-performing Associate Director ready for genuine leadership responsibility.

What you’ll get from Hollis

Autonomy, ownership and trust

We want our people to think like owners. You’ll have the space to shape the Glasgow business, make decisions and turn ideas into action, supported by accessible leaders rather than layers of hierarchy. And ownership at Hollis is more than a mindset. We’re employee-owned, giving our people the opportunity to share in the success they help create through employee-owned profit-related bonuses.

Real impact, leadership and commercial exposure

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a service, work directly with clients and build a business. We develop and reward commercial thinking, and ask our people to help win, grow and retain clients. For this role, that’s not an aspiration. It’s the job.

Progression powered by ambition

We create opportunities for people to stretch themselves, grow their expertise and shape their careers. Your ambition sets the pace, whether you want to deepen your expertise, lead a service or build a wider business.

Your voice matters

We’re independent in how we advise our clients and encourage the same independent thinking internally. We want people who will challenge, contribute ideas, find better ways of doing things and help shape the business.

Our preference is to recruit directly wherever possible. Should this role be approved for support from external recruitment partners, we will contact our PSL agencies accordingly.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Effective introduction of a candidate will only be accepted if it has been requested to submit CV’s in relation to a specific vacancy. Any speculative submissions will not incur a fee. For any queries, kindly reach out to the appropriate Talent Acquisition team member.

The Company

All together different - We're independent, multi-disciplinary real estate technical experts, project managers, and sustainability consultants. At Hollis, we know buildings inside and out. For more than 30 years, we've been powered by independence and driven by deep technical knowledge - a unique combination that sets us apart.

Advising across core real estate markets in the UK and Europe, we understand how buildings work, how they perform, and how to unlock their full potential with unbiased, value-driven commercial solutions.

Why join us?

At Hollis, we create an environment where people can grow into their potential.

You’ll be supported to take on new challenges at the right pace, building your confidence, capability and technical expertise over time. Whether you’re already experienced or still developing, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow.

We’ll encourage you to develop a strong commercial understanding alongside your technical skills-helping you see the bigger picture and build a well-rounded career. You’ll work closely with clients and colleagues, gaining exposure and developing the confidence to make a meaningful contribution.

You’ll also be in a business where your ideas are welcomed, where your manager takes a genuine interest in your development, and where progression is based on your growth-not just time in role.

Above all, it’s a people-first, one team culture. We're supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on helping everyone do their best work while enjoying what they do.

What we offer

We recognise the contribution our people make and offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance

• Season ticket loan

• 5% employer pension contribution

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday off

• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more

• Electric vehicle scheme

• Longevity awards

• Employee-owned, profit-related bonus

We operate a flexible, hybrid working model, giving you the option to balance time between home and the office. We also support flexible working where possible, recognising that people work best in different ways and at different times.

Alongside the day-to-day, we’re a sociable and connected team. From informal catch-ups to team events, charity initiatives and office activities, there are plenty of opportunities to build relationships and feel part of the wider business.

We’re inclusive

We’re committed to creating a genuinely inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to succeed.

We value different perspectives and experiences, and we work to ensure that our processes, culture and opportunities are open to all. At Hollis, inclusion is part of how we work-helping individuals develop, contribute and feel confident being themselves.

Don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel your experience perfectly matches, we’d still encourage you to apply. We know that potential isn’t always reflected in a CV, and we’re open to people who are keen to learn and develop.

Need support with your application?

If you require this information in an alternative format or would prefer to apply offline, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@hollisglobal.com or call 020 7622 9555