Building Surveyor

Cityscape Consult; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Building Surveyor to deliver professional surveying services. You will conduct surveys, manage refurbishment projects, and advise clients on compliance and sustainability. Required qualifications include a degree in Building Surveying and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including pension

Private healthcare

Bonus potential

Structured APC support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified or working towards APC completion.
• Solid technical knowledge of building pathology, construction methods, and legislation.
• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition surveys, defect analysis, and inspections.
• Manage refurbishment and repair projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and oversee contractor performance.

Skills

Strong report-writing

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

About Us

We are a leading independent property and construction consultancy with a track record spanning over five decades. Our teams deliver professional advice and technical expertise across the entire property lifecycle — from acquisition and design through to refurbishment, compliance, and ongoing asset management.

Our clients include blue-chip corporations, institutional investors, public sector bodies, and private developers. We are trusted to work on a diverse range of property types — from commercial offices and retail spaces to logistics hubs, residential portfolios, and heritage buildings.

With a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, we combine traditional surveying skills with cutting-edge technology to provide clear, reliable, and commercially astute solutions.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Building Surveyor to join our growing London office. You will play a key role in delivering professional surveying services to our clients, including:

• Conducting condition surveys, defect analysis, and technical due diligence inspections
• Preparing schedules of dilapidations, schedules of condition, and maintenance plans
• Managing refurbishment, fit-out, and repair projects from inception to completion
• Preparing specifications, tender documentation, and overseeing contractor performance
• Advising clients on building compliance, sustainability, and asset enhancement
• Liaising with stakeholders, contractors, and fellow consultants to ensure smooth project delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying (or related discipline)
• MRICS qualified or working towards APC completion
• Solid technical knowledge of building pathology, construction methods, and legislation
• Strong report-writing, client-facing, and communication skills
• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware with a high attention to detail

Salary

• Salary between £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
• Generous benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and bonus potential
• Structured APC support and ongoing professional development
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued
• The chance to work on varied, high-profile projects in London and beyond

How to Apply

If you want to work for a respected consultancy where you can develop your expertise while delivering meaningful results for clients.