Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager

James & Partners

Chartered Building Surveyor / Project Manager
Remote Role | £70,000+ DOE | Laptop/Phone + Car Allowance
Flexible, autonomous role with high-quality project work.

Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/CIOB) or experienced Project Manager looking for a flexible, well-paid role with full autonomy? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing building consultancy that provides surveying, project management and compliance services to residential management companies, developers, housebuilders and private clients across the UK.

Due to new long-term instructions and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced professional to join the team on a remote basis.

The Role
This is a varied, project-led position offering remote working and independence, with regular site visits across London and the South/South East.

Key Responsibilities
* Deliver major project works from inception through to completion, including contract administration and employer's agent duties.
* Produce long-term maintenance plans, technical reports, defect analysis and building pathology assessments.
* Lead and support cladding and fire-safety remediation projects, working with residential developers and management companies.
* Manage party wall matters where required.
* Take full ownership of workload and project delivery with minimal supervision.

Location and Travel
* Remote working, with optional access to a South East London office.
* Primary workload in London, with additional projects in Reading, Woking, Highbury, Crawley, Bristol, Southampton, Kent, Essex and Cambridge.
* Candidates based in Kent are of particular interest.

What We're Looking For

Essential:
* MRICS or CIOB qualified, or significant relevant PQE.
* Experience in Building Surveying, Project Management and Contract Administration.
* Strong skills in building pathology, defect diagnosis and problem-solving.
* Confident operating independently and managing multiple concurrent projects.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable:
* Knowledge of cladding remediation, fire safety or major residential refurbishment projects.
* PQS or cost management experience considered

What's in It for You
* Salary circa £70,000+, negotiable depending on experience.
* Car allowance, laptop and phone provided.
* Remote working with genuine flexibility and no micromanagement.
* Strong pipeline of long-term, high-quality projects.
* Opportunity to work closely with well-known housebuilders and residential developers.
* Real opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow.

Who This Suits
* A confident and technically strong surveyor or project manager who thrives in an autonomous, trust-based environment.
* Someone who enjoys varied project work and client-facing responsibility.
* A professional seeking strong pay, flexibility and long-term stability.

If you are an experienced Building Surveyor or Project Manager looking for autonomy, flexibility and high-quality project responsibility, please get in touch to discuss further