Building Surveyor

Networking Women in the Fire Service; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in London is seeking a Building Surveyor to deliver property projects. The ideal candidate will possess a nationally recognized qualification in construction and relevant experience in project management. This role offers competitive compensation, excellent mentoring support, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Family leave and emergency support leave

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount scheme including Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Possession of a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline.
• Experience managing professional services in building project management.
• Experience of producing cost estimates and monitoring budgets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver property projects that are customer focused and on time.
• Support the Head of Workplace and Senior Building Surveyor.
• Manage own workloads and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Contractual knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Nationally recognised qualification in construction

Job description

Post: Building Surveyor
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941- £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 04 December 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) are one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. There are 103 fire stations across the London Boroughs split into four areas, along with a call centre and headquarters building. LFB also form part of the Greater London Authority organisations which also include Transport for London and London Metropolitan Police Service. LFB are adapting for the future with the Property Department playing a huge part towards this. The team plans, designs and manages projects to conform with the high expectations here, setting an example for all, hence we have a fantastic opportunity for a building surveyor to join the Workplace Team and make their mark.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious building surveyor to join our team and take your career to the next stage. You will be delivering property projects as required such that they are customer focused, on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies (energy efficient). We offer excellent experience and first‑class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a clear pathway to senior level.

You will be supporting the Head of Workplace, Senior Building Surveyor, and the wider team in the delivery of projects. You will need a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

Online application, CV and evidence to address the selection criteria (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, upload your CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Possession of a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge
2. Experience of managing professional services in respect of building project management in a multi‑disciplined environment, including small to medium sized projects up to a nominal value up to £250,000.
3. Experience of producing cost estimates, monitoring budgets and providing detailed financial information.
4. Well‑developed organisational skills in order to manage own workloads, respond to priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.

Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un‑submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e‑mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place on Friday 19 December 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.