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Director – Chartered Building Surveyor

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Carriera Limited

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

90000.00 - 110000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Carriera is partnering exclusively with a prestigious international real estate consultancy to recruit a Director-level Chartered Building Surveyor to lead their London commercial surveying team. You will lead high-value projects, mentor a team of surveyors, and influence the strategic direction of the commercial surveying function.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the delivery of complex commercial surveying commissions, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, measured surveys, condition reports, and refurbishment/fit-out projects, with project values up to £10m+
  • Oversee contract administration, lease event work, and landlord & tenant advice, ensuring exceptional technical and commercial outcomes
  • Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, developing new business opportunities and increasing the team’s commercial footprint in London
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of surveyors, APC candidates, and junior staff to ensure technical excellence, high-quality report writing, and professional growth
  • Provide strategic input into the team’s growth, operational processes, and project delivery standards
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across real estate consultancy to deliver integrated solutions to clients

Requirements:

  • MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with 10+ years post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying
  • Proven track record of delivering high-value commercial projects, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, and landlord & tenant advice
  • Excellent client-facing skills with experience managing senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Strong leadership and mentoring ability, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
  • Deep technical knowledge of building pathology, contract administration, compliance, and refurbishment projects
  • Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-driven approach
What we offer:
  • Bonus
  • car allowance
  • pension
  • private medical
  • life cover
  • 25–30 days holiday
  • RICS fees
  • flexible working
  • training
  • wellness

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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