About the Role
<p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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).</span></p><p></p><p><span>The role will have two distinct workstreams: </span></p><p><span>1. 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. </span></p><p><span>2. 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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Essential Requirements:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Chartered (MRICS or FRICS) Building Surveyor.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Significant post-qualification experience (10+ years) in building surveying and project management, ideally in consultancy and including leadership / director-level roles.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Deep expertise in dilapidations, surveys, contract administration/project management, due diligence and development monitoring.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience in multiple sectors (commercial, retail, industrial and residential).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong leadership & people management skills; mentoring / developing staff.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent verbal/written communication.</span></p></li><li><p><span>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.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Client facing and stakeholder management capabilities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to manage and maintain strong client relationships.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to lead client meetings and provide strategic property advice.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Skills in formulating bids, proposals, and fee submissions.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p>