Head of Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) Surveying

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.