Building Surveyor

Torchlight Recruitment Solutions Ltd

️ Building Surveyor – Multi-Disciplinary Design & Build Consultancy
💼 Permanent Role | £45,000 – £50,000 DOE + Travel Expenses
📍 Home-Based (North West England) | Manchester, Leeds or Surrounding Areas | Regular Site Visits

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking to join a respected, multi-disciplinary practice with a strong reputation in the MOD and Defence sector?

We’re looking for a Building Surveyor to join our established team, working on a range of challenging and meaningful projects across the Defence Estate. You’ll carry out site surveys and inspections across the North West of England — ideally based around Manchester, Leeds or nearby — while being fully supported by our wider technical teams in Portsmouth and Monmouth.

When not on site, you’ll be home-based, with access to a strong collaborative network and the professional development opportunities of a growing national consultancy.

🔹 What You’ll Be Doing:

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Conduct building surveys, condition assessments and defect analysis across MOD, Defence, Housing Association and Commercial sites.

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Provide professional advice on property and construction, including alterations, refurbishments, renovations, and extensions (including Listed Buildings).

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Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.

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Support project delivery within agreed budgets, timescales, and quality standards.

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Liaise with clients, contractors, and planning authorities, ensuring full compliance with sustainability, safety, and preservation standards.

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Undertake Condition Surveys, Schedules of Condition, and Quadrennial Inspections.

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Assist in managing Health & Safety and regulatory compliance during project delivery.

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Work closely with internal design teams — Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers — to ensure cohesive project outcomes.

🔹 What We’re Looking For:

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Proven experience delivering design and construction projects, typically in the £1M–£5M range.

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Strong understanding of sector standards (or similar complex infrastructure).

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Good all-round knowledge of design and construction processes using British, European, and international standards.

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Chartered or Associate Member of RICS (MRICS / FRICS / AssocRICS) — or working towards qualification would be highly desirable.

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Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

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Ability to travel across the North West for site surveys and client meetings.

🌟 Why Join:

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Salary £45,000 – £50,000, depending on experience and qualification level.

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All travel expenses covered

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Home-based role with full support from a national, multi-disciplinary team.

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Opportunities to work on unique, secure, and technically interesting MOD projects.

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Genuine career progression and professional development support.

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Work with a company that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

If you’re a capable and driven Building Surveyor with the technical expertise and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity