Chartered Building Surveyor

Overview

As a Chartered Building Surveyor at Aldwych Consulting, you will lead diverse building survey instructions from start to finish. You join a growing consultancy that values expertise and mentorship, offering exposure to complex, prestigious projects. You will appraise existing buildings, diagnose defects, and advise on cladding, fire safety and regulatory compliance. This role combines technical challenge with career development as you build strong client relationships and progress toward senior leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive team
• Exposure to complex, prestigious projects
• Clear progression pathway to Associate and Director
• Ongoing professional development and CPD
• Autonomy to make decisions and own projects

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of building surveying instructions from initial appointment through to completion
• Carry out condition surveys, defect diagnosis and building pathology investigations
• Act as Contract Administrator on refurbishment, repair and fit-out projects
• Deliver cladding assessments, fire safety surveys and remediation advice
• Provide guidance on Building Regulations, statutory compliance and fire safety requirements
• Produce high-quality technical reports, specifications, schedules of condition and dilapidations documentation
• Undertake technical due diligence and pre-acquisition surveys
• Support and mentor Assistant and Graduate Surveyors as they develop their careers
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business

Key requirements

• MRICS-qualified Chartered Building Surveyor
• At least two years’ post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, building pathology and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while maintaining high standards
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills with confidence in front of clients
• Commercial mindset and proactive problem-solving approach
• Ambition to progress toward senior leadership

• Excellent communication
• Client relationship building
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff
• Building pathology
• Condition surveys and defect diagnosis
• Contract administration

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