Senior Building Surveyor

Brandon James

A client of mine, a leading construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering some of the most ambitious and exciting projects within the built environment, are seeking a talented Senior Building Surveyor to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their career within a supportive, employee-owned environment, while working on projects that truly shape the future of the industry.

The Company's Profile

With a collaborative culture built on shared values and employee ownership, my client is committed to supporting their people both personally and professionally. From flexible and hybrid working arrangements through to a strong focus on wellbeing, professional development, and inclusive culture, this consultancy provides an environment where Building Surveyors can thrive.

Their established training, mentoring, and reverse mentoring programmes ensure that knowledge and expertise are continuously shared across all levels, while their diverse project portfolio offers constant opportunity for growth and challenge.

The Senior Building Surveyor's Role

The successful Senior Building Surveyor will play a key role in delivering exceptional service across a wide range of projects, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues to ensure successful outcomes. You will manage commissions, lead projects from inception through to completion, and provide expert advice across building surveying services.

Key responsibilities include:

Project management and managing commissions

Contract Administration & Employer's Agent duties

Design & specification writing

Pre-acquisition surveys

PPM and asset condition schedules

Quality & technical monitoring

Bank/fund monitoring

Defects diagnosis

Dilapidations

Party Wall Awards

The Successful Senior Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

Degree in Building Surveying or similar technical discipline

MRICS qualified (or equivalent membership of relevant professional body)

Experience:

Proven experience delivering complex projects from inception to completion

Strong specification writing skills

Good knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts

Track record of working with multiple stakeholders and managing teams

Previous consultancy experience desirable

Experience mentoring or managing Assistant Building Surveyors

Behaviours:

A positive, proactive, and client-focused approach

Strong collaborator and team player

Recognised for delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results

In Return?

£60,000 – £65,000

Hybrid & flexible working arrangements

Competitive holiday entitlement (with option to purchase additional days)

Maternity and paternity packages

Private healthcare, dental, and eyecare support

Cycle to work and gym membership schemes

Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions

APC support and in-house mentoring schemes

Opportunities to work on diverse projects across multiple sectors and regions

Social events, charity fundraising, and volunteering opportunities

If you are a driven Senior Building Surveyor seeking the next step in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James