Daniel Dafforn is a principal surveyor at Wakemans, specialising in cost management within the industrial and logistics sector. He manages project costs, coordinates consultant input, and oversees junior team members — providing guidance built on over two decades of experience with the business.
Having recently marked 25 years at Wakemans, Daniel continues to bring clarity and consistency to complex schemes. His portfolio includes a wide range of projects, but it’s the large-scale infrastructure jobs that stand out most — teaching him that every decision, no matter how small, can have wide-reaching consequences.
More about Daniel
How do you spend your time outside work?
I enjoy any pub sport and have a growing collection of Barbour jackets.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve had to budget for on a project?
A 60-metre brick chimney… or a hydrotherapy pool for dogs. Hard to say which one’s more niche.
What would you add to your dream home?
A proper space for a dart board and pool table — essentials, really.
What historic building would you love to work on?
The Basilica de la Sagrada Família. It’s a job for life — and the food and beer in Barcelona would be a nice bonus.
