Caroline Kingsley

What is your role?
I manage the Technical team, recruiting at a senior level for technical roles across the UK, including Project and Programme Management, Building Surveying & Quantity Surveying.

Education
I completed a degree in Building Surveying. I really enjoyed the variety that the course offered, studying architecture and design, conservation, economics and business studies.

First Property Job
I worked for a developer, who was converting a grade II listed hospital into apartments. My role was to work with potential purchasers and design a bespoke layout with the client, as well as sales.

Shortest Job
My first job was also my shortest job! The owner of the development company was not the easiest person to work with, so I decided to leave after a few months!

What was the secret to your success?
I am pretty hard on myself – I don’t think I am there yet – there are still lots I want to achieve in my life. I guess resilience has been key, I have had my fair share of curve balls in the last decade and a bit, but I’m still here!

What piece of advice would you give to someone starting out in the industry?
Get as much varied experience as you can and be prepared to move to another location in order to get your career off to the right start.

What is the best advice you have received?
Focus on being the best in your field. Do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it.”

What makes Kingsley Recruitment different?
We were established over 12 years ago, and our team is built from a combination of ex-Surveyors
and experienced recruiters. As a team, we have over 30 years combined Surveying experience and
over 80 years recruitment experience, who else would you trust with your Property Recruitment!!??

My latest Jobs

North West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
The Role: Are you a building surveyor seeking a change in direction, but using the knowledge and network you have built up? We are looking to appoint an experienced surveyor to lead the business development function across a group of already successful contracting businesses. This pivotal Group Business Development Director role will drive business growth and commercial strategies across three ...
North West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and enhance the operational effectiveness of a thriving scaffolding company. With a strong focus on business growth and delivering top-quality service to commercial and industrial clients, this role is perfect for a well-connected industry professional ready to drive expansion, optimize processes, and align operations with...
North West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
As a key player in the North West Construction and Property market, my client is seeking an exceptional, ambitious and talented individual. The firm has grown at an impressive rate over recent years. With offices across the UK, the company offer a full range of services to a wide range of clients, providing a unique blend of professional services. The salary on offer is designed to attract the be...
North West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
This role would suit quantity surveyors with a consultancy background, who are looking to take on a leadership role within a growing advisory firm. The role involves a wide range of responsibilities and will see you working across a range of sectors, both public and private.
Midlands
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
Always fancied a move to a client side role? We are looking to appoint a regional Surveyor to join an in-house property team.
Anywhere UK
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
We ae looking to a appoint a National Lead to build and grow a Project Advisory Team, to deliver Data Centres across the UK.