Senior Building Surveyor

A client of mine, a forward-thinking and dynamic construction consultancy, are keen to speak with an experienced Senior Building Surveyor who is eager to take on responsibility, lead exciting projects, and play a key part in shaping the future of their London team. Offering the successful Surveyor the opportunity to deliver a broad range of projects across healthcare, blue light, local government, and education, this is a chance to join a practice that truly values its people and empowers them to grow.

With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional consultancy services and a commitment to championing sustainability, this consultancy balances the expertise to deliver high-profile projects with the agility to genuinely support and invest in their employees. Their people-first culture is at the heart of everything they do, ensuring not only successful projects but also a supportive and rewarding working environment.

The successful Senior Building Surveyor will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, leading with confidence and minimal supervision. You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, and stakeholders while managing a variety of professional services and technical matters. From condition surveys and dilapidations through to full-scale project delivery, this is a diverse role offering both challenge and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of varied scale and complexity, from initial design to completion

• Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent

• Prepare and manage tender documentation and procurement advice

• Undertake condition and measured surveys, site inspections, and technical reports

• Oversee professional matters such as Party Wall, Acquisition Surveys, and Dilapidations

• Advise on statutory approvals including Planning, Building Control, and Listed Building Consent

• Support and mentor junior surveyors within the team

• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to generating new business opportunities

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and sustainability standards

Qualifications:

• Ideally Chartered (RICS) or working towards chartership (full support provided)

• Degree qualified (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Knowledge & Attributes:

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor

• Ability to manage complex projects through their full lifecycle

• Strong leadership, client-facing, and mentoring skills

• Commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to fee management and bids

• In-depth knowledge of building defects, CDM regulations, and construction health & safety

• 60,000 - 70,000 (dependent on experience)

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday leave + Christmas shutdown

• Option to buy or carry over additional holiday days

• Private health cover from day one

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave

• Agile working policy

• Annual bonus and salary review

• Company pension scheme

• Cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing app, and EAP support

• Career development, chartership support, and training opportunities

• Internal mentoring and referral bonus schemes

If you're a Senior Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.