Director - MRICS or FRICS qualified

Quantuma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KR8 Real Estate, part of K3 Advisory Group, is seeking a Director level professional to lead their Building & Project Consultancy in London. The role involves traditional consultancy work and providing technical advice on distressed assets. Candidates must be Chartered Building Surveyors with over 10 years of experience across various sectors. Strong leadership skills and business development acumen are essential for managing client relationships and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in building surveying and project management.
• Deep expertise in dilapidations, surveys, contract administration, due diligence, and development monitoring.
• Experience in multiple sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and industrial.

Responsibilities

• Head the Building & Project Consultancy offering in the London office.
• Conduct traditional Building and Project Consultancy work.
• Provide detailed technical advice on compliance for stressed or distressed assets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Technical understanding of UK property laws

Business development

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS)

Job description

Overview

A unique opportunity to join KR8 Real Estate, a new, Managing Director-led Real Estate & Advisory practice, part of the K3 Advisory Group, based in London, Manchester and Leeds.

This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious team with a strategic plan to grow its service proposition and expand into other key locations.

KR8 Real Estate is looking for candidates at Director level, to head our Building & Project Consultancy ("B&PC") offering in the London office (with UK wide travel required).

The Role Will Have Two Distinct Workstreams

• Traditional Building and Project Consultancy work for good book clients. The work will include dilapidations, schedules of condition, surveys, due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments, contract administration, project management and design/specification of work.
• Work alongside our wider Real Estate team on stressed or distressed assets providing detailed technical advice on compliance matters (planning, building control, H&S and warranties) and advising on works and cost to complete developments.

This is effectivity traditional technical due diligence. Of this work approximately 70% is residential properties/developments and therefore the candidate needs to have a detailed understanding of residential development.

Essential Requirements

• Chartered (MRICS or FRICS) Building Surveyor.
• Significant post-qualification experience (10+ years) in building surveying and project management, ideally in consultancy and including leadership / director-level roles.
• Deep expertise in dilapidations, surveys, contract administration/project management, due diligence and development monitoring.
• Experience in multiple sectors (commercial, retail, industrial and residential).
• Strong leadership & people management skills; mentoring / developing staff.
• Excellent verbal/written communication.
• Sound technical understanding of statutory, legal, regulatory frameworks in UK property & construction; planning; health & safety and Building Regulations, alongside an understanding of collateral and insurance backed warranties.
• Client facing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to lead client meetings and provide strategic property advice.
• Track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Skills in formulating bids, proposals, and fee submissions.

In summary, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to build their career within a new and dynamic environment, supported by an experienced team of professionals.