Defects building surveyor – Building surveying job in Central London – 40,000 – 65,000

Overview

As Defects Building Surveyor you will diagnose defects and manage improvement projects for residential buildings, contributing to public and private sector frameworks. You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team to produce reports, specifications and coordinate contract administration. The role is based in London with hybrid working, offering a clear path to chartered status and professional development. You join a long-standing, reputable practice delivering services across building surveying and related disciplines.

Pay / Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 21 days holiday + BH + Christmas week + half-day birthday + half-days before bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2 days home, 3 days office/site)
• Travel expenses
• Pool car with fuel card
• Charity days and social events

Responsibilities

• Defect diagnosis of predominantly residential properties (e.g., damp, structural issues, cracks)
• Building pathology analysis
• Report writing
• Specification writing
• Project management and contract administration

Key requirements

• MRICS or close to achieving chartered status
• 5+ years’ post-graduation Building Surveyor experience
• Strong defect diagnosis capability
• Essential specification writing experience
• Project management experience preferred
• Residential project experience preferred
• UK driving licence and own car (pool car available)

• Strong communication and report-writing ability
• Attention to detail
• Client-focused and collaborative
• Defect diagnosis
• Spec writing
• Project management

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