Senior Building Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will lead building surveys, condition assessments and technical due diligence for a broad client base. You will prepare detailed reports, coordinate specifications and manage refurbishment projects from concept to completion. You’ll apply your surveying expertise to diagnose defects, advise on maintenance, and supervise contractors and consultants to ensure quality and budget adherence. This position offers clear progression within a respected UK practice and the chance to shape maintenance strategies across sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Clear routes for career progression
• Backing for personal and professional development

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage building surveys, condition assessments and technical due diligence
• Prepare in-depth technical reports, specifications and schedules of works
• Diagnose building defects, establish root causes and recommend remedial solutions
• Provide expert surveying advice to clients across a broad property portfolio
• Lead refurbishment, alteration and improvement schemes from conception to handover
• Assume Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent duties when required
• Prepare, review and coordinate specifications, tender packages and contract documents
• Manage contractors and consultants, monitor quality, programme and budgets
• Carry out routine site inspections and report construction progress
• Guide clients on planned maintenance strategies, lifecycle needs and capital expenditure
• Support dilapidations, party wall matters and other specialist surveying instructions as needed

Key requirements

• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership
• Significant post-qualification experience as a Building Surveyor in a UK practice or consultancy
• Proven background in project management and successful delivery of projects
• Experience in healthcare settings and understanding of fire and safety requirements (beneficial)
• Strong experience in preparing specifications, schedules of works and technical reports
• Good knowledge of construction technology, building pathology, legislation and industry regulations
• Experience in contract administration and project delivery to completion
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills

• Excellent communication
• Organisational skills
• Client-facing skills
• Building surveys and condition assessments
• Technical reporting and specifications
• Contract administration and employers’ agent duties

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