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Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 250 staff, delivering expert services in architecture, building surveying, project management, cost consultancy, M&E, structural engineering, and sustainability. They partner with a wide range of clients across residential, education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects, providing innovative and sustainable solutions on schemes ranging from small refurbishments to large-scale developments.
Due to sustained growth, they are seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their South East London office. This is an excellent opportunity to take on greater project responsibility, work on a varied portfolio, and progress within a collaborative environment that actively supports career development.
Senior Building Surveyor - Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Birthday leave
- Buying & selling annual leave scheme
- Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
- Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution (salary sacrifice)
- Bonus payments for employee referrals
- Medicash Health Cash Plan, including:
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Reimbursement for medical expenses (dentist, opticians, physiotherapy, prescriptions, etc.)
- Discounted gym membership
- Virtual GP access
- Mental health and stress support
- Digital physiotherapy services
- SkinVision App for skin health monitoring
- Additional shopping discounts (mobile phone contracts, insurance, holidays, etc.)
- Access to in-house mental health first aiders
- Flexible core working hours (10:00 AM - 4:15 PM within a 7.25-hour workday)
- Agile working policy (minimum one day in the office per week, subject to business needs)
- Professional development and tailored career support scheme
- Reimbursement of professional membership fees
- Two CSR days per year for volunteering or community work
- £50 contribution towards each charity event participated in
Senior Building Surveyor - Job Overview
- Leading the delivery of building surveying services across residential, education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects.
- Undertaking building condition surveys, defect analysis, feasibility studies, and technical due diligence.
- Preparing and overseeing specifications, schedules of work, and tender/contract documentation.
- Managing contract administration and project management duties.
- Advising clients on compliance, including building regulations, planning, fire safety, and health & safety matters.
- Engaging directly with clients, stakeholders, and consultants to drive project success.
- Contributing to multi-disciplinary teams, providing input on sustainability and design-led solutions.
- Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior staff, including APC candidates.
Senior Building Surveyor - Job Requirements
- Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- MRICS (desirable but not essential - support provided for those pursuing chartership).
- Minimum of 5 years' building surveying experience within a private practice or consultancy.
- Proven experience across both professional surveying services and project-based work.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction and building regulations.
- Excellent client-facing, communication, and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor to join a progressive consultancy with a strong reputation, where you will gain exposure to flagship projects, lead client relationships, and continue to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
