Director of Building Surveying Dilapidations Specialist

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 clients 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