Senior Building Surveyor

Company: Knight Frank Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Role Overview

Senior Building Surveyor – Commercial Building Consultancy, London.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver professional building surveying instructions.
  • Undertake project management and contract administration duties.
  • Carry out technical due diligence and pre‑acquisition surveys.
  • Provide dilapidations, landlord and tenant, and party wall advice.
  • Prepare specifications, schedules of condition and defect reports.
  • Conduct building pathology assessments and reinstatement cost assessments.
  • Ensure projects are delivered to a high professional standard and within agreed timescales.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities.Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to generate cross‑selling opportunities.
  • Support achievement of fee income and business growth objectives.
  • Mentor and support junior surveyors and graduates, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
  • Act as a positive role model and contribute to the department’s success.

Qualifications

  • MRICS qualification.
  • Experience working within commercial building surveying.
  • Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, dilapidations, technical due diligence and project work.
  • Working knowledge of JCT contracts.
  • Excellent report‑writing and communication skills.
  • A client‑focused and commercially aware approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members.
  • Desirable: experience using AutoCAD, knowledge of NBS Specification Writer and Microsoft Project.

Why Join Knight Frank

Work alongside respected property professionals, access high‑profile commercial projects and clients, and benefit from a collaborative, inclusive culture and flexible working environment.

Competitive salary.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026