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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Building Surveying with a strong specialism in Dilapidations to join an established and growing property consultancy in London.

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This is a senior, commercially focused position offering the opportunity to lead and further develop a specialist dilapidations service line, while remaining hands-on with high-profile instructions across the commercial property market.

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You will work with a diverse client base including institutional investors, property owners, developers and occupiers, advising across sectors such as industrial and logistics, offices, retail, build-to-rent and purpose-built student accommodation.

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The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven commercial and business development capabilities, building trusted client relationships and helping to shape the continued growth of the service.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and develop the dilapidations service line, supporting its continued growth across the business.

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• Deliver high-quality, technically robust building surveying and dilapidations advice to a range of commercial property clients.

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• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

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• Contribute to and help deliver the service line's strategic and commercial business plan.

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• Identify opportunities to expand the range of services offered to existing and prospective clients.

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• Lead business development, marketing and networking activity within the dilapidations market.

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• Support the development, mentoring and performance of the wider technical team.

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• Champion best practice, quality standards and consistency across project delivery.

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• Drive improvements to processes, systems, templates and ways of working.

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• Collaborate with colleagues across other property and technical disciplines to maximise opportunities and deliver integrated client solutions.

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• Maintain up-to-date market knowledge and identify emerging trends and opportunities.

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• Contribute to industry knowledge, thought leadership and marketing initiatives.

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• Manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent standards of client service and technical delivery.

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• Take responsibility for achieving agreed fee, profitability and business development targets.

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About You

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We are looking for a senior Building Surveyor who combines strong technical knowledge of dilapidations with genuine commercial and business development experience.

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You will ideally have:

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• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

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• MRICS qualification.

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• Extensive experience in Building Surveying, with demonstrable expertise in dilapidations.

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• A strong understanding of the commercial property market.

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• An established network of industry contacts and the ability to generate new business and introductions.

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• Experience managing client relationships and winning instructions.

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• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivering against financial targets.

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• Experience leading, mentoring and developing technical teams.

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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• The confidence to operate at senior level with investors, owners, developers, occupiers and other property professionals.

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• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to business development.

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• The ability to manage multiple instructions and prioritise effectively.

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• A commitment to technical quality, best practice and risk management.

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Why Join?

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This is an excellent opportunity for an established Director / Senior Director-level Building Surveyor to take ownership of a growing specialist service line within a highly regarded property consultancy.

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You will benefit from:

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• Flexible and hybrid working.

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• Competitive salary and car allowance.

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• Performance-related bonus scheme.

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• Private healthcare following completion of the qualifying period.

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• Life assurance and personal accident cover.

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• 27 days' annual leave, plus additional wellbeing and charity leave.

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• Contributory pension scheme.

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• Company mobile phone and laptop.

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• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

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• Strong opportunities for career development and progression.

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• A collaborative, people-focused working environment.

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Apply Now

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If you are an experienced Building Surveying Director with a strong background in Dilapidations and are looking for an opportunity to lead, grow and develop a specialist service line, we would be keen to hear from you.

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Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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