Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A South West Building Consultancy in Bristol is seeking a talented Building Surveyor to join their team. The role offers a diverse workload including investor advice, construction monitoring, and contract administration. Ideal candidates will be MRICS qualified with strong technical knowledge and a proactive attitude. Competitive salary package includes up to £55,000, car allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Professional fees covered (RICS membership)

Ongoing CPD and career progression support

Qualifications

• Newly qualified MRICS or post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to both professional services and project-based work.
• Ambition to develop further in Building Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence reports and provide investor advice.
• Monitor construction projects and administer contracts.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance.
• Advise on dilapidations and exit strategy.
• Handle party wall matters (experience not essential).

Skills

MRICS Chartered Status

Technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Client-facing skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Chartered Surveying qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Building Surveyor to join an expanding South West Building Consultancy team in Bristol. This role offers the chance for a Building Surveyor to work with a diverse client base, primarily private sector investors, while being part of a collaborative national team with a strong reputation across the industry.

With extensive commercial expertise and a deep understanding of the property life cycle for investors, occupiers, lenders, and developers, the consultancy delivers specialised advice across all aspects of Building Surveying services. For an ambitious Building Surveyor, this role provides a clear pathway for career progression and professional development.

Unlike many practices, this team ensures no Building Surveyor is restricted to narrow service lines. Instead, you will enjoy a wide-ranging workload, gaining exposure to all areas of Building Surveying and the freedom to focus on work that interests and challenges you. This makes it an exciting prospect for a motivated Building Surveyor who wants variety and responsibility in equal measure.

The Building Surveyor Role

As the successful Building Surveyor, you will be fully engaged in all aspects of Building Surveying – from negotiating scope of services with clients, through to delivering professional advice and seeing projects through to completion.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Due diligence reports and investor advice.

• Construction monitoring.

• Contract administration.

• Planned preventative maintenance.

• Dilapidations and exit strategy advice.

• Party wall matters (experience not essential).

This is a varied and exciting workload, giving you the opportunity to work with a market-leading client base and industry-leading colleagues who will support your professional growth.

The Successful Building Surveyor Will Have

• MRICS Chartered Status (newly qualified or with some post-qualification experience).

• Exposure to both professional services and project-based Building Surveying work.

• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

• A proactive and motivated attitude, with the ambition to develop further.

In Return?

• £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)

• Car allowance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Private healthcare & life assurance

• Professional fees covered (RICS membership)

• Ongoing CPD, structured career progression and development support

If you’re a Building Surveyor looking for the chance to join a dynamic and growing consultancy in Bristol, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.