Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd; Desborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy in Desborough is seeking a Building Surveyor to conduct building surveys, prepare specifications, and manage projects. Candidates preferably have a BSc in Building Surveying and at least 5 years of experience. Strong skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office are essential. Flexible working and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

24/7 GP appointments

High street discounts

Professional subscriptions paid

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience preferred.
• Candidates from Assistant through to Senior level will be considered.
• Strong understanding of commercial property and surveying practice.
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducting building condition surveys and providing maintenance advice.
• Preparing detailed specifications, drawings, and schedules of work.
• Administering contracts and managing capital improvement programmes.
• Liaising with clients and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ensuring deadlines and standards are met across multiple projects.
• Contributing to the team's knowledge base and collaborative approach.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

BSc in Building Surveying or similar discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client are a well established multi-disciplinary consultancy that has over 50 years of experience delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings and spaces. The practice supports a wide range of sectors including education, residential, commercial, blue-light services, leisure, and heritage projects. Their expert team provides architectural design, building surveying, project management, health and safety consultancy, and facilities maintenance solutions. Renowned for a supportive culture and strong commitment to training and development, this organisation offers a highly collaborative and flexible environment for professionals to thrive.

Building Surveyor - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 30,000 - 60,000 DOE
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing support and health cash plan
• 24/7 GP appointments
• High street discounts
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Career progression opportunities
• Career development support and CPD
• 1 paid day per year for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities
• Company mobile phone
• Private office car parking
• Subsidised social events
• Long service awards

Building Surveyor - Job Overview

• Conducting building condition surveys and providing maintenance advice
• Preparing detailed specifications, drawings, and schedules of work
• Administering contracts and managing capital improvement programmes
• Liaising with clients and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Ensuring deadlines and standards are met across multiple projects
• Contributing to the team's knowledge base and collaborative approach

Building Surveyor - Job Requirements

• BSc in Building Surveying or similar discipline (or qualified by experience)
• Minimum 5 years' experience preferred
• Candidates from Assistant through to Senior level will be considered for this role
• Strong understanding of commercial property and surveying practice
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous but not essential
• Confident using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to project delivery
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites as needed

If you're seeking a flexible, rewarding role with long-term progression in a friendly and forward-thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.