Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying consultancy in Leicester is seeking a proactive Building Surveyor to manage diverse projects ranging from swimming pools to office spaces. The role emphasizes project ownership, teamwork, and professional development, with benefits including a competitive salary of £35k-£45k, a hybrid work model, and ample holiday entitlement. Applicants should hold a degree in Building Surveying and have 2-3 years of experience.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 additional days

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Phone allowance

Early finish on Fridays

APC support for chartership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience post degree in a Building Surveying role.
• Familiarity with education sector projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivering estate strategies, contract administration, and project management for education sector clients.
• Managing new-build and refurbishment projects across East Anglia and the Midlands.
• Collaborating with academy trusts to develop sustainable estates and energy strategies.
• Providing professional advice to education clients on estate improvements and funding opportunities.

Skills

Building construction

Project management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing multi-disciplined surveying consultancy seeking a proactive and ambitious Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Leicester. They deliver a diverse range of projects, including swimming pools, sports halls, clubhouses, residential blocks, prefab structures, Victorian/Georgian and post-war buildings, as well as modern office spaces. The consultancy is a trusted partner to academy trusts nationwide, offering services including building surveying, estates strategy planning, energy consultancy, and funding support.

The successful Building Surveyor will have the opportunity to fully own projects from initial introduction through to successful completion. This role offers a strong focus on company culture, with an emphasis on collaboration and support within the team.

Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35k - 45k (DOE).
• Car allowance.
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays + 3 additional Christmas closure days.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Phone allowance.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• APC support for candidates working towards chartership.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Building Surveyor Job Overview

• Delivering estate strategies, contract administration, and project management for education sector clients.
• Managing new-build and refurbishment projects across East Anglia and the Midlands.
• Collaborating with academy trusts to develop sustainable estates and energy strategies.
• Providing professional advice to education clients on estate improvements and funding opportunities.
• Reporting to the Leicester office and attending site visits as required.

Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience post degree in a Building Surveying role
• Familiarity with education sector projects is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of building construction, project management, and contract administration.
• Full UK driving license (essential due to travel requirements).