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Experienced Building Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8QD, England

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Experienced Building Surveyor based in Portsmouth, offering a salary of circa £55,000.
  • The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Building Surveyor with experience in commercial property surveying and possess strong technical skills in building pathology and report writing.
  • Candidates must have a clean driving license and the ability to obtain necessary MOD security clearances, although prior experience with the MOD estate is advantageous but not required.
  • This full-time role includes flexible working hours and requires regular travel to site locations, with business mileage compensated.
  • Benefits include 5 weeks of holiday plus bank holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance within a collaborative office environment.

Job Title: Experienced Building Surveyor

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: Circa 55,000

About the company:

A well-established property consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to join their professional team, specialising in commercial properties. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in building pathology, condition surveys, defect analysis, and report writing, with a working understanding of fire risk assessments. This role requires a self-motivated and collaborative individual with excellent client management and communication skills.

The company undertakes a significant proportion of its work on the MOD Estate, therefore, experience in this area would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates must hold a clean driving licence and have no criminal record. A DBS check and BPSS clearance will be mandatory, with higher security clearances required as necessary to access the MOD estate.

This is a full-time position offering some flexibility in working hours to support work-life balance. Regular travel to site locations is required, and applicants must be prepared to provide their own vehicle. Office-based collaboration will be important to ensure effective communication across departments and project teams.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
  • Business mileage paid
  • 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance

Daily Duties:

  • Conduct building condition surveys and defect analysis
  • Prepare professional reports and technical documentation
  • Undertake building pathology investigations and fire risk assessments
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and other consultants
  • Travel regularly to site locations and manage inspection schedules
  • Collaborate with internal departments and project teams

Ideal Candidate:

  • Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent)
  • Experienced in commercial property surveying
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills
  • Knowledge of building pathology and fire safety assessments
  • Excellent communication and client management abilities
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Clean driving licence and ability to obtain MOD security clearances

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!

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