Building Surveyor

Fulkers Bailey Russell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction consultancy is seeking a dedicated Building Surveyor to join their Public Sector team in London. The role involves overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction while supporting a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should have a RICS accredited degree, relevant surveying experience, and the ambition to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus extra day for birthday

Private health cover from day one

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

Career development and chartership support

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in building surveying or related field.
• Chartered status or pursuing RICS chartership.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator when required.
• Preparation of project design and specifications.
• Conducting surveys and site inspections.

Skills

Client-focused mindset

Strong technical grounding in building surveying

Project management

Networking skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Chartered or working towards RICS chartership

Job description

We are looking for an adedicated Building Surveyor to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy, working with our Public Sector team across projects ranging from healthcare, blue light, education and local government.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects —we’re a construction consultancy focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services, champion sustainability, and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people. As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high‑profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our "Fulkers people".

What does the role involve?

As a Building Surveyor with us, you’ll work closely with our Senior Building Surveyors and Associates to oversee projects and tasks from start to finish. You will collaborate with a diverse team of construction professionals and stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Your goal is to achieve a high level of client satisfaction. This role offers hybrid working with on‑site visits as needed – supporting both project success and a healthy work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator and/or Employer's Agent when required
• Preparation of project design and specifications
• Managing projects of varied size and complexity
• Undertake surveys and site inspections
• Preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, and tender recommendations
• Support in providing contractual advice pre and post contract to other design team members and clients
• Prepare existing and proposed plans in CAD format, managing the review of plans
• Managing and working with multi‑disciplinary project teams
• Act as lead designer
• Managing and coordinating site visits and surveys
• Undertaking general day‑to‑day project duties
• Preparation of feasibility reports
• Preparation of Building Regulation and planning applications
• Assist senior surveyors and associate directors with Party Wall Matters, Acquisition and Condition Surveys and Dilapidations
• Maintain technical working understanding of Buildings, construction, management, and operations, including their defects, and assist with the technical knowledge of other colleagues
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards RICS chartership
• Strong technical grounding across all core areas of building surveying
• Client‑focused mindset with a drive to deliver cost‑effective, outcome‑based solutions
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
• Confident in networking and keen to support business development activities
• Capable of delegating tasks effectively and developing leadership skills
• Please note: Due to client requirements, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Benefits

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team—it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace – diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.