Building Survey Lead

Plowman Craven; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days annual leave

Octopus energy electric car scheme

Performance-related bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Salary sacrifice pension contribution

Flexible and remote working

Life assurance

Wellbeing and mental health programme

Employee Ownership Trust

Descrizione del lavoro

Plowman Craven in London is seeking an experienced Building Survey Lead to shape and grow our specialist building surveying and structural investigation capability within the Inspection Division. You will lead complex surveys and defect diagnosis across sectors, blending technical leadership with commercial development.

The role suits an established Building Surveyor with chartership aspirations, offering mentorship, innovative inspection methods (drone, LiDAR, thermography) and opportunities to

Competenze

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, Building Pathology or similar.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, CIOB, IStructE, CABE or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in condition surveys, building pathology and structural investigations.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, structural systems and building regulations.
• Experience leading technical teams or providing senior technical guidance.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting bids and client proposals.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience with digital inspection technologies is highly desirable.

Mansioni

• Lead the development of our Building Survey team and technical standards.
• Deliver and oversee complex condition surveys, structural investigations and defect diagnosis.
• Develop innovative inspection methodologies using digital technologies including drones, LiDAR and thermography.
• Support business development, bids and the creation of new inspection service offerings.
• Act as the senior technical authority for building pathology and structural issues.
• Mentor surveyors and help build a high-performing specialist team.
• Review and sign off technical reports and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial and Delivery teams to support continued business growth.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Report writing

Formazione

Degree in Building Surveying/Structural Engineering

Strumenti

Drones

LiDAR

Thermography

Descrizione del lavoro

We're looking for an experienced Building Survey Lead to shape and grow our specialist building surveying and structural investigation capability within our Inspection Division. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with commercial development, helping define innovative inspection services while leading complex building pathology and condition assessment projects across a wide range of sectors.

This role would suit an experienced Building Surveyor or Building Surveying professional looking to take the lead in shaping a growing specialist service while combining technical expertise with strategic influence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development of our Building Survey team and technical standards.
• Deliver and oversee complex condition surveys, structural investigations and defect diagnosis.
• Develop innovative inspection methodologies using digital technologies including drones, LiDAR and thermography.
• Support business development, bids and the creation of new inspection service offerings.
• Act as the senior technical authority for building pathology and structural issues.
• Mentor surveyors and help build a high-performing specialist team.
• Review and sign off technical reports and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial and Delivery teams to support continued business growth.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, Building Pathology or similar.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, CIOB, IStructE, CABE or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in condition surveys, building pathology and structural investigations.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, structural systems and building regulations.
• Experience leading technical teams or providing senior technical guidance.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting bids and client proposals.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience with digital inspection technologies is highly desirable.

Why Join Plowman Craven?

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Octopus energy electric car scheme
• Performance-related bonusProfessional membership fees and development support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme
• Flexible and remote working, role dependent
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing and mental health programme
• Employee-owned company held in an Employee Ownership Trust for the benefit of employees

For any questions, please contact [e-mail].