Building Surveyor

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

Job summary

A reputable consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham office. The role involves conducting various types of surveys and project work while offering support for professional development and chartership. With a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, along with excellent benefits, this position provides a great opportunity for progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Company contributory pension

25 days' annual leave + public holidays

Full RICS APC support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency and experience with measured surveys.
• Previous experience in refurbishment or alteration of existing buildings.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc or 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.