Building&Nbsp;Surveyor

Exact Sourcing Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Building Surveyor to carry out property assessments across residential and commercial sites in the UK. The successful candidate will spend around 3 days a week on-site conducting surveys and producing detailed reports for review by Chartered Surveyors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and engaging with various building types. A strong understanding of building fabric and a full UK driving licence are essential. Training and support will be provided for professional development.

Benefits

Training and support from Chartered Surveyors

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building fabric, structure, and materials.
• Comfortable with regular travel and working independently on-site.
• Professional communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of building regulations and property structures is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting surveys of homes and businesses to assess building condition.
• Producing 6–7 reports per week to professional standards.
• Working closely with Chartered Surveyors on planning and compliance.

Skills

Understanding of building fabric

Note-taking skills

Report-writing skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Professional communication

Background in surveying/construction

Education

Background in surveying, construction, or building assessments

Job description

Due to expansion, our client is looking for a Building Surveyor to join their existing and growing team. As the Building Surveyor, you will be carrying out property assessments across residential and commercial sites. This role combines fieldwork with structured reporting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, engaging with different types of buildings, and translating observations into clear, professional reports.

Responsibilities

• Conducting surveys of homes and businesses, assessing the fabric and condition of buildings.
• Evaluating properties for projects such as change of use, extensions, or refurbishments and accurately recording findings, measurements, and observations during site visits.
• Producing 6–7 reports per week using company templates and ensuring that reports are clear, detailed, and aligned with professional standards.
• Submitting reports for review by a Chartered Surveyor.
• Spending around 3 days per week on‑site conducting surveys and travelling within the region, with occasional assignments across the country.
• Working closely with Chartered Surveyors and project teams to support planning and compliance decisions, and providing reliable input that informs design, renovation, and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building fabric, structure, and materials.
• Comfortable with regular travel and working independently on‑site.
• Excellent note‑taking and report‑writing skills.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to follow structured templates.
• Professional communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Background in surveying, construction, or building assessments preferred.
• Knowledge of building regulations and property structures advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What We Offer

• Training and support from Chartered Surveyors.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in building assessments and property consultancy.
• Varied work environment with a mix of field and office‑based tasks.
• Collaborative team culture with professional growth opportunities.

If you love the sound of this opportunity, we would love to invite you to apply and or get in touch with us.

By applying for this role, as a Building Surveyor you are agreeing to your CV being held on our database, stored confidentially and securely. Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services. We will only send your details to clients once discussed with you and your data will not be shared with any other third party. You can ask for the deletion or correction of your data, or to opt out of this service at any point by informing Exact Sourcing. We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you are selected, we will be in contact and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies.