Principal Chartered Building Surveyor

A forward-thinking Building Consultancy renowned for delivering excellence in Commercial Surveying and Technical Due Diligence, is looking to bring in an experienced Principal Chartered Building Surveyor to join their growing London team.

This position presents the successful Chartered Surveyor with the opportunity to lead on key commercial surveying instructions, mentor junior professionals, and contribute strategically to the development of a respected and high-performing team.

The Company's Profile

With a long-standing reputation for delivering intelligent and sustainable solutions across the built environment, my client is home to a multidisciplinary team of experts united by a shared purpose-to improve the quality of life within the built world.

Working across sectors and with clients ranging from institutional investors and developers to occupiers and public sector bodies, this firm offers a dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious environment, ideal for a Principal Surveyor seeking both stability and career progression.

The Principal Chartered Building Surveyor's Role

You'll lead the delivery of a varied workload focused primarily on commercial building surveying, including:

Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
Pre-acquisition surveys
Dilapidations
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Project Monitoring and Condition SurveysYou will work closely with clients to understand their commercial drivers, advising them through clear, concise and commercially minded reporting. This role will also involve supporting the growth of the service line, contributing to internal development initiatives, and mentoring junior colleagues.

The Successful Principal Chartered Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Building Surveying or related discipline
MRICS Chartered – minimum 3 years post-qualification experienceExperience & Attributes

Proven track record delivering professional services within the commercial property market
Strong commercial acumen and client-facing confidence
Ability to manage multiple commissions across different stages
Committed to mentoring and developing junior colleagues
A collaborative and proactive approach to delivering work
Excellent written and verbal communicationIn Return?

£75,000 – £85,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Discretionary annual bonus
27 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension contribution
Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance and income protection
Paid professional subscriptions
Tailored career development and mentoring scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Employee recognition and wellbeing platform
Structured pathway to Associate Director level and beyondIf you're a Chartered Building Surveyor at Principal level, ready to take the next step in your career within a business that truly values both technical excellence and personal development, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James