Building Surveyor

A well-respected Construction Consultancy with a strong presence across London and the South East, particularly within the public sector, are keen to speak with an experienced Building Surveyor looking to join their Sidcup office.

Offering the successful Building Surveyor the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including education, residential, and civic buildings, whilst also providing a genuine pathway toward seniority and long-term career progression within the business.

The Company's Profile

Operating at the forefront of public sector construction consultancy, this practice has built a robust reputation for delivering high-quality surveying and project management services across local authorities, housing associations, and county councils. With an emphasis on long-term relationships and repeat business, they offer a collaborative and flexible working environment, with a track record of supporting staff development and progression.

The Building Surveyor's Role

Working across a wide variety of schemes within the education, residential and community sectors, the successful Building Surveyor will take ownership of projects from inception to completion.

You will be involved in producing detailed specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation, and undertaking Contract Administration and Employer's Agent duties. You'll also carry out building condition and measured surveys, defect analysis, and submit planning and building regulation applications.

Experience in party wall matters, DDA audits, CDM regulations and AutoCAD would be advantageous.

You'll be supported by an established team of surveyors, and in turn, have the opportunity to help mentor junior staff and contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the practice.

The Successful Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

Ideally MRICS qualified (or working towards chartership)
A degree in Building Surveying or similar
A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicleKnowledge and Attributes:

Experience with public sector clients and frameworks
Strong working knowledge of scheduling, specifications and contract administration
Familiarity with planning and building control processes
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously when required
Proficient with AutoCAD (preferred)In Return?

£50,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Staff profit share (bonus) scheme
Company pension scheme
Life cover
Payment of one professional membership
Free on-site parking
Flexible working (up to 40% home-based after probation)
Laptop or workstation provided for hybrid set-up
Clear route to senior/associate level
Regular team socials and charity events
Supportive culture with excellent staff retentionIf you're a Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career and work on meaningful, public sector-focused projects, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James