Building Surveyor

CBRE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate service company in Toronto is seeking a Building Surveyor to provide technical due diligence and consultancy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 2-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze solutions using technical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical due diligence and building surveying advice.
• Assist with consultancy and contract administration.
• Conduct building surveys for occupational purposes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Advanced math skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Building Surveyor — Job ID 240089 — Posted 24-Sep-2025 — Service line: GWS Segment — Role type: Full-time — Areas of Interest: Building Surveying/Consultancy — Location: Toronto - Ontario - Canada

About the Role

As a CBRE Building Surveyor, you will provide advice in relation to technical due diligence instructions and other general building surveying advice. This job is part of the Building Consultancy function, responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with internal departments to grow relationships and business opportunities.
• Look for opportunities to build value and deliver client solutions to exceed expectations.
• Assist with the delivery of client advice, with the correct mix of experience, skills, and commerciality.
• Conduct consultancy and contract administration. Assist with building surveys for the investment of occupational purposes.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules of dilapidations and negotiate claims on behalf of either landlord or tenant. Prepare planned preventative maintenance schedules and building surveys for the investment of occupational purposes. Build small to medium teams appropriate to the delivery of client advice.
• Defect evaluation and provide commercial advice to clients.
• Positively contribute to the team and department business plan and assist in achieving its objectives.
• Apply general knowledge of standard fundamentals and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

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CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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