Building Pathology Surveyor & Project Lead

DCS Engineering; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment are partnering with a specialist consultancy to recruit a Building Surveyor. This role will see you taking ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio, focusing on building pathology investigations and defect analysis in a client-facing capacity.

You will be involved in condition surveys, pathology projects, damage assessments and remediation planning, coordinating testing and delivering clear technical reports while managing resources and budgets.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Background in building surveying, structural engineering or investigations.
• Some exposure to project management and delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and teams.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets.
• Problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out condition surveys, including intrusive and non-destructive investigations.
• Lead and deliver building pathology projects.
• Undertake concrete assessments, including composition, deterioration and corrosion.
• Investigate water ingress and develop remediation plans.
• Carry out non-destructive testing, including GPR, ultrasonic pulse echo and related techniques.
• Conduct building investigations to support re-purposing and design input.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and interpret results.
• Produce and review clear, high-quality technical reports.
• Manage projects to meet safety, quality and budget goals.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical solutions.
• Plan resources, allocate tasks and monitor performance.
• Contribute to risk management and cost control.

Skills

Building surveying

Structural engineering

Investigations

Project management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

Job description

DCS Recruitment are partnering with a specialist consultancy to recruit a Building Surveyor. This role will see you taking ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio, focusing on building pathology investigations and defect analysis in a client-facing capacity.

You will be involved in condition surveys, pathology projects, damage assessments and remediation planning, coordinating testing and delivering clear technical reports while managing resources and budgets.