Director of Building Surveying - Dilapidations

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Building Surveying to join a highly respected independent property and construction consultancy in London, with a particular focus on growing and developing its established dilapidations service line.

The consultancy works with property owners, investors and occupiers across the commercial property lifecycle, providing specialist advice across building surveying, dilapidations, technical due diligence, project management, sustainability and engineering. The business has a strong reputation for combining technical expertise with commercial understanding and operates across a broad range of commercial property sectors.

This is a senior, commercially focused position for an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong background in dilapidations who can combine hands-on technical delivery with business development, client relationship management and service line leadership.

Director of Building Surveying Salary & Benefits:

£95,000 - £105,000 basic salary

Car allowance

Fee-related bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Private healthcare after 6 months

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Company contributory pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Annual wellbeing day

1 day charity leave per year

Mobile phone and laptop

Season ticket loan following probation

Cycle-to-work scheme

Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development

Director of Building Surveying Job Overview:

You will play a key role in leading and growing the dilapidations service line, working closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the wider business.

The position will combine technical Building Surveying and dilapidations delivery with responsibility for developing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the service line across the UK.

You will work with a broad range of commercial property clients across sectors including industrial and logistics, offices, retail, build-to-rent and purpose-built student accommodation. The consultancy's dilapidations team provides advice to both landlord and tenant clients, covering complex claims, negotiations and wider technical considerations throughout the leasing cycle.

The role will include:

Leading and developing the dilapidations service line alongside the existing senior leadership team

Delivering high-quality Building Surveying and dilapidations instructions

Managing complex dilapidations instructions from initial instruction through to negotiation and settlement

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing commercial property clients

Identifying and developing new business opportunities

Using an existing network and client relationships to generate new instructions and introductions

Supporting the development and implementation of the service line business plan

Coordinating business development, marketing, resourcing and knowledge sharing across the wider business

Championing best practice, technical standards and quality control

Identifying opportunities to improve processes, templates and working practices

Supporting the development and mentoring of junior and senior members of the team

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Building Surveying, Development, Engineering and Sustainability

Supporting fee delivery, profitability and wider business performance

Preparing and maintaining marketing materials, case studies and capability statements

Developing a strong internal community of practice and sharing technical knowledge

Representing the business at industry events and within relevant professional networks

Keeping up to date with commercial property trends, legislation and technical developments

Director of Building Surveying Job Requirements:

MRICS qualified Building Surveyor

Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline

Significant experience within Building Surveying consultancy

Strong specialist experience in dilapidations

Demonstrable experience managing complex dilapidations instructions

Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters and the commercial property market

Existing relationships and contacts within the commercial property sector

Proven ability to generate new business and develop client relationships

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of fee delivery and profitability

Confident managing and developing other members of a technical team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable operating at Director level with clients and internal stakeholders

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Able to manage multiple instructions and competing priorities effectively

A proactive approach to business development and service line growth

Strong technical standards with a commitment to quality and best practice

The ideal candidate will be an established Building Surveying professional who has developed a genuine specialism in dilapidations and is now looking to take greater responsibility for the growth and direction of a service line.

The consultancy has a particularly strong technical focus within dilapidations, with specialist expertise covering landlord and tenant advice, complex claims, negotiation and dispute-related matters. Its wider Building Surveying offering includes technical due diligence, building defect investigation and other built asset services, providing opportunities for close collaboration across disciplines.

About the Company:

This is an independent property and construction consultancy with more than 200 specialist advisers operating across the UK and Ireland. The business advises building owners, investors and occupiers, combining technical expertise with commercial understanding across development, transactions, leasing, maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit.

The consultancy operates across a broad range of commercial sectors, including industrial, office, retail, leisure, mixed-use and commercial residential. Its integrated service offering allows Building Surveyors to work alongside specialists in project management, development, engineering and sustainability.

The business places significant emphasis on technical excellence, collaboration, professional development and delivering practical advice that protects and enhances property assets.

It is also a certified B Corporation, reflecting its wider focus on environmental, social and commercial impact.

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