B4911 – Lead Building Surveyor

Buckingham Futures; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Consultancy in the North of England seeks an experienced Lead Building Surveyor to join their collaborative team. The role involves delivering high-quality surveying services, managing client relationships, and supporting projects in both public and private sectors. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, project management experience, and MRICS qualification. Remote working is available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Building Surveying, especially in dilapidations.
• Ability to manage diverse caseloads and complete projects on time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various surveys and assessments for properties.
• Lead project management and quality assurance processes.
• Mentor junior team members in their professional development.

Skills

Technical due diligence

Client relationship management

Project management

Defect analysis

Education

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

Lead Building Surveyor – North of England (12 Month, Full Time)

Rate/Salary: £550 Inside
Location: North of England – regional coverage across Yorkshire (remote/flexible working available)

Buckingham Futures is recruiting on behalf of a leading Building Consultancy for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their thriving and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering high-quality surveying services, managing key client relationships, and supporting projects across both public and private sectors.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven project delivery skills, and the ability to lead on a diverse portfolio of building consultancy instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Undertake technical due diligence for commercial and residential properties.

• Prepare specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for refurbishments and maintenance works.

• Conduct building surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidation assessments, and defect analysis.

• Lead on project management, planned maintenance programmes, and quality assurance processes.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practice guidance.

• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in clear, professional reports.

Client & Team Leadership

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across the wider North region.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver consultancy advice that is practical, commercially sound, and technically robust.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across England and Wales, contributing to shared learning and best practice.

• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to professional development within the team.

Requirements

• MRICS (essential) or actively working towards chartership.

• Strong background in Building Surveying, with experience across party wall matters, dilapidations, and defect analysis.

• Demonstrable experience managing a diverse caseload and delivering projects to time and budget.

• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

To register your interest, please email Yones at [e-mail] with your expected salary or daily rate.

Alternatively, call us directly on 020 8125 4321 to discuss this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you.