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We are working with a well-established and growing property services business seeking to appoint a Head of RCA Surveying to lead and develop a national team.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for both technical delivery and team performance. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving quality, consistency and growth across a specialist surveying function, while acting as a trusted support to the senior leadership team.
The Role
* Lead and manage a national team of RCA Surveyors
* Oversee the delivery of high-quality reinstatement cost assessments and associated reporting
* Provide technical leadership and guidance across the team
* Support complex or high-value instructions where required
* Work closely with senior leadership on process improvement and operational efficiency
* Ensure all work is delivered in line with RICS standards, company procedures and legal requirements
* Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients
* Contribute to business development, identifying opportunities to expand services and win new work
* Drive team performance, capability development and continuous improvement
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining operational oversight with technical involvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake property surveys and produce detailed RCA reports
* Ensure compliance with all relevant professional and regulatory standards
* Manage team performance, ensuring high levels of customer service and technical accuracy
* Support and develop surveyors through mentoring and ongoing professional development
* Build effective working relationships across property management and operational teams
* Contribute to wider business objectives, including growth and service development
Candidate Profile
* MRICS qualified
* Strong background in building surveying within property management and/or insurance environments
* Proven experience delivering RCA instructions across a range of property types
* Previous experience managing or leading teams
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to report at senior level
* Solid understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience in insurance-related works (such as fire or flood remediation) is advantageous
* Comfortable working across both strategic and operational responsibilities
Additional Information
* National role with travel as required
* Full UK driving licence required
This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership position within a growing business, with scope to shape a team, influence direction and play a key role in its continued success.