Building Surveyor

The Barbican; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in the City of London is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead projects from inception to completion. You will work autonomously and collaboratively with clients, design teams, and stakeholders, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have project delivery experience and good communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (RICS accredited or equivalent).
• Ideally Chartered or actively working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing projects of varied size and complexity.
• Preparing project designs, tender documentation, and acting as Contract Administrator.
• Advising clients on procurement and delivering technical reports.
• Leading condition and measured surveys, dilapidations, and party wall matters.
• Overseeing statutory approvals and managing RIBA Plan of Works stages.
• Supporting junior colleagues through mentoring and technical guidance.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Client-facing communication

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Mentoring skills

Education

Degree qualified (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

As the Senior Building Surveyor, you will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, working autonomously but also collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of construction professionals. You will work closely with clients, design teams, and stakeholders, delivering projects on time and to budget, while maintaining the highest standards of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing projects of varied size and complexity
• Preparing project designs, tender documentation and acting as Contract Administrator
• Advising clients on procurement and delivering technical reports
• Leading condition and measured surveys, dilapidations, and party wall matters
• Overseeing statutory approvals and managing RIBA Plan of Works stages
• Supporting junior colleagues through mentoring and technical guidance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• Ideally Chartered, or actively working towards chartership

Knowledge and Attributes

• Strong project delivery experience across multiple sectors
• Ability to lead complex projects through the full lifecycle
• Confident in client-facing roles with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety regulations
• Proactive in mentoring and developing junior team members
• Ability to generate new opportunities and strengthen client relationships

About the company

With over 25 years' expertise, this dynamic consultancy has built a reputation for delivering high-quality services and making a genuine social and environmental impact. As a proud B Corporation, they are committed to raising industry standards, empowering their people, and championing sustainability. Big enough to lead high-profile, complex projects, yet small enough to truly support and care for their employees - making them an employer of choice for ambitious Surveyors.