Building Surveyor – London (West End)

Company: EC Property Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

A respected London-based property consultancy is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS) with minimum 2 years PQE to join their busy Building Surveying team to come in at either Senior or Associate level.

Role overview

You will work on a well-balanced portfolio, with around 20% of your time spent on pre-acquisition surveys of high-end residential properties valued between £2 million and £100 million. The majority of your workload will involve commercial work with a significant amount of occupier-side corporate projects, including fit-outs, dilapidations, and office relocations for blue-chip clients.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct building surveys, pre-acquisition surveys, and due diligence reporting.
  • Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations.
  • Produce Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
  • Deliver feasibility studies, defect diagnosis, and planned maintenance strategies.
  • Oversee development monitoring for landlords, tenants, and funders.
  • Act as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent on refurbishment, fit-out, and new build projects.
  • Manage occupier-side fit-outs and relocations (typically 5,000-20,000 sq ft).
  • Coordinate with Project Management and Quantity Surveying teams.
  • Provide technical and strategic advice to corporate occupier and high-end residential clients.

Candidate profile

  • MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor with 2-15 years’ PQE.
  • Strong commercial surveying experience; some residential experience advantageous.
  • Experience of dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and fit-out projects preferred.
  • Excellent technical, reporting, and client management skills.
  • Ability to manage projects independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

Team & culture

  • Join a London office with 120 staff and a 20-strong Project & Building Consultancy team.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026