Rainfordberry Recruitment
Director of Building Surveying – Dilapidations Specialist
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Director of Building Surveying – Dilapidations Specialist
Director of Building Surveying (Specialism in Dilapidations) References: IB260606
About the Opportunity Rainford Berry is recruiting for an experienced Director of Building Surveying with a proven specialism in dilapidations, catering to investor, institutional, logistics, and retail sectors. This is an exceptional chance for a commercially astute, senior professional to lead and elevate a high-performing dilapidations service line.
Our client is a leading independent property consultancy specializing in:
- Development
- Built asset management
- Engineering
- Sustainability services
Focusing on the commercial property sector, they advise:
- Investors
- Developers
- Occupiers
- Property owners
The Role
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive strategy and growth – Lead and develop the dilapidations service line, blending technical depth with sharp commercial acumen
- Deliver high-calibre service – Provide expert building surveying and dilapidations advice across diverse commercial properties
- Support business and quality frameworks – Influence business planning, establish best practices, enforce quality control, and cultivate knowledge sharing
- business development and profitability – Foster client relationships, secure new opportunities, and ensure fee performance and profitability targets are met
- People and collaboration – Mentor team members, collaborate with interdisciplinary service teams
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About You: Requirements and Experience
Qualifications and Technical Expertise
- MRICS qualification (with a relevant building surveying or construction-related degree, or equivalent)
- Strong technical aptitude in:
- Building surveying processes
- Dilapidations case law and practice
- Proven commercial property network – Ability to secure business from new and existing contacts
Leadership and Attributes
- Charismatic and credible presence – Comfortable engaging effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Strategic leadership – Demonstrated ability to:
- Lead high-performing teams
- Influence decision-making
- Exemplify resilience and constructive problem-solving
Desired Skill Set and Market Awareness
- Communication and interpersonal prowess – Coherent, persuasive, and adaptable in varied interactions
- Business development sharpness – Deft at managing multiple instructions while prioritising:
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Work-life balance and team wellbeing
- Commercial insight – Deep familiarity with current property market trends and challenges recurrently faced by client firms
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Package and Benefits
Flexible and hybrid work options – Location: London
- Competitive salary with car allowance and performance-based bonus scheme
- Equipment: Mobile phone and laptop
- Welfare: Private healthcare, life insurance, and defined contribution pension
- Leave: 27 days holiday, 1 extra day for charity/community involvement, and a dedicated wellbeing day
- Additional: Season Ticket Loan (STL), bicycle purchase scheme
open to enquiries from: Building Surveying Directors, Senior Directors, and dilapidations specialists seeking a high-impact, strategic leadership shift.
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