About the Company
Our client is a major UK property owner and asset manager, with a substantial and diverse portfolio across retail, office, industrial and specialist assets.
They operate a long term, asset led strategy and are known for their hands on, commercially driven approach to managing and enhancing value across their estate.
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Building Surveyor with strong dilapidations experience to join the business in a client side capacity.
This role will sit closely with the asset management function, taking ownership of technical dilapidations matters across a predominantly retail portfolio, while supporting wider building surveying and asset initiatives.
You will play a key role in ensuring assets are protected, liabilities are minimised, and value is maximised at lease events.
Key Responsibilities
Dilapidations (Core Focus)
* Lead on the preparation, review and negotiation of dilapidations claims across the portfolio
* Advise on terminal schedules, interim claims and strategic lease event planning
* Instruct and manage external consultants where required
* Ensure claims are technically robust and commercially optimised
Building Surveying
* Provide technical advice across the portfolio on building condition and risk
* Undertake and oversee inspections, defect analysis and reporting
* Support on planned maintenance and lifecycle considerations
* Contribute to asset level decision making from a technical perspective
Lease Events & Asset Support
* Work closely with Asset Managers on lease expiries, break options and refurbishments
* Support repositioning strategies through technical input
* Assist in reducing liability and improving outcomes on tenant exits
Stakeholder Management
* Liaise with tenants, agents, legal advisors and consultants
* Work collaboratively with internal asset and property management teams
* Act as the technical lead on dilapidations matters
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Building Surveyor with a strong dilapidations background
* Experience within either consultancy or client side environments
* Good understanding of landlord and tenant matters
* Ideally MRICS qualified (or working towards)
* Experience across retail property would be advantageous
* Strong report writing and negotiation skills
* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and financial outcomes
Why This Role?
* Move into a client side position with real ownership
* Work on a large, national portfolio with varied assets
* Strong bonus potential (up to 30%)
* Blend of technical surveying and commercial exposure
* Clear route into broader asset management or senior technical roles
* Flexible, hybrid working