Senior Building Surveyor
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