Rainford Berry is recruiting on behalf of a leading independent property consultancy for an experienced Director of Building Surveying with a strong specialism in dilapidations. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded senior professional to lead and grow a high-performing dilapidations service line for investor, institutional, logistics and retail clients.
Our client is a consultancy specialising in development, built asset, engineering and sustainability services. They advise investors, developers, occupiers and property owners across the commercial property sector.
The Role
- Lead and develop the client’s dilapidations service line, combining technical strength with commercial focus.
- Deliver high-quality building surveying and dilapidations advice across a broad commercial property portfolio.
- Support business planning, service development, best practice, quality control and knowledge sharing.
- Manage client relationships, win new work and contribute to fee delivery and profitability targets.
- Mentor and develop colleagues while working collaboratively with wider service teams.
About You
- MRICS with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
- Strong technical expertise in building surveying and dilapidations.
- Established commercial property contacts and the ability to generate work.
- Confident, personable and credible with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead, influence, manage performance and respond constructively to challenges.
Skills and Market Awareness
- Excellent communication, teamworking and client-facing skills.
- Comfortable in business development and managing multiple instructions.
- Able to prioritise effectively while supporting quality, risk management and team wellbeing.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of current property market trends and client challenges.
Package and Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working – London
- Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus scheme.
- Mobile phone, laptop, private healthcare, life assurance and pension.
- 27 days’ holiday, charity leave, wellbeing day, season ticket loan and cycle scheme.
We welcome enquiries from experienced Building Surveying Directors, Senior Directors and dilapidations specialists ready for a strategic leadership role.
Ref: IB260606