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

Midlands
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
We are looking to appoint a Senior professional, with a background in strategic advisory, gained within the affordable housing sector. You will be joining an existing, successful our dynamic Property Consultancy team based in Birmingham, providing strategic advice and comprehensive guidance to affordable housing clients across property consultancy, asset management, and compliance-related activiti...
South West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
We are looking to appoint a Senior professional, with a background in strategic advisory, gained within the affordable housing sector. You will be joining an existing, successful our dynamic Property Consultancy team based in Bristol, providing strategic advice and comprehensive guidance to affordable housing clients across property consultancy, asset management, and compliance-related activities.
North West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
We are looking for a Building Surveyor ideally with an MRICS qualification, or approaching the APC, to carry out inspections of commercial and residential property and sign off reports. The right person will have the support of the firm to develop a team around them, with increasing responsibility and success rewarded by an improved package and the opportunity to share in the management and growt...
North West
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
Are you a Building Surveyor keen to undertake your APC, but not receiving the right experience? My client is looking to appoint a Building Surveyor, to work within an established team. The successful candidate will be exposed to many sectors and will provide a full range of Building Surveying services, along with Contract Administration and Project Management duties.
Midlands
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
We are seeking an ambitious Senior Surveyor to join a team working with high profile clients in the Commercial sector.
Yorkshire
Built Environment & Surveying
Permanent
This is a firm committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in every aspect of their operations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Special Projects Manager to join the Estates/Facilities Management team and drive forward an ambitious energy-saving initiatives and construction projects.