Building Surveyor

Company: Hays
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Building Surveyor role, you contribute to delivering FRAEW-led remediation and fire safety projects for multi-storey residential buildings. You work closely with Project Leads, fire engineers and technical specialists to support design, procurement, and delivery across project stages. The position blends technical surveying, contract administration and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance and successful handovers. You join a growing Building Surveying and Remediation team within a respected consultancy focused on building safety and cladding remediation.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Full APC and professional development support

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the delivery of FRAEW-led remediation projects on multi-storey residential buildings
  • Assisting Project Leads throughout RIBA Stages 0-6
  • Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, specifications and reports
  • Providing technical advice throughout concept, design and procurement stages
  • Supporting planning applications and Gateway 1 submissions
  • Assisting with tender analysis, contractor procurement and interview processes
  • Reviewing contractor design proposals and technical submissions
  • Identifying technical risks and raising design or compliance queries
  • Supporting Gateway 2 submissions where required
  • Attending site inspections and monthly project meetings
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and regulatory stakeholders
  • Assisting with project close-out, O&M manuals and Golden Thread compliance requirements
  • Supporting Gateway 3 submissions and final handovers
  • Acting in support of Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration functions
  • Monitoring project progress, compliance and programme delivery

Key requirements

  • Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline
  • Experience working within a consultancy or professional services environment
  • Understanding of residential construction and remediation projects
  • Strong technical and report-writing skills
  • Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Excellent communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Multitasking and prioritisation
  • Technical surveying
  • Report-writing
  • Contract administration

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Posted: October 1st, 2026