Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham office. This role involves conducting various surveys, engaging in project work, and offering opportunities for career progression, APC support, and professional development. The ideal candidate will be RICS accredited or working towards chartership, with a strong background in AutoCAD and previous building experience.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Laptop and smartphone for hybrid working

Company contributory pension

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Professional subscriptions paid

Full RICS APC support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency and experience with measured surveys.
• Previous experience in the refurbishment or alteration of existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Preparing floor plans, elevations, and details using AutoCAD.
• Conducting condition surveys and diagnoses of building defects.
• Preparing statutory consent applications and tender documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying

Job description

A client of mine, a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across the built environment, is keen to speak with an ambitious Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established and supportive team, offering exposure to a broad range of work and the chance to develop your career within a growing practice that values professional development and autonomy.

The Company’s Profile

With a strong presence across the UK and a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality consultancy services, this firm provides tailored solutions across building surveying, architecture, engineering, and project management. Their Birmingham office operates a hybrid working policy, offering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic team culture.

The Building Surveyor’s Role

Due to a growing workload, they’re seeking a Building Surveyor to support the established team across a range of sectors. The role will involve a healthy mix of professional and project work and will see you carrying out:

• Measured surveys: preparing floor plans, elevations, and details using AutoCAD

• Building surveys: including condition surveys, schedules of condition, and defects diagnosis

• Project surveying: preparing statutory consent applications, tender documentation, and carrying out contract administration

• Building pathology: investigating defects and proposing remedial solutions with associated costs and programming

• Planned preventative maintenance programmes

• CDM services (desirable): producing pre-construction information and health and safety files

You’ll be joining a team that offers genuine progression opportunities, APC support, and a pathway towards chartership for those not yet qualified.

The Successful Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

• BSc or BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited) or working towards chartership

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency and experience with measured surveys (essential)

• Previous experience in the refurbishment or alteration of existing buildings (essential)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

• A keen interest in progressing your career within a collaborative and reputable consultancy

In Return?

• £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)

• Profit share scheme

• Laptop and smart phone to support hybrid working

• Company contributory pension

• 25 days’ annual leave + public holidays

• Professional subscriptions paid

• Full RICS APC support and mentoring

• A friendly, inclusive team and plenty of social and community engagement opportunities

If you’re a Building Surveyor looking for a rewarding step forward in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.