Building Surveyor

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Edgware; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Chance to join a growing company

Back office support from a dedicated 팀

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to drive regional housing schemes from planning through construction to handover across the UK. You will work with executive leadership to validate early build phases for reinvestment and growth in residential sectors.

The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, strong project delivery experience, and a deep understanding of modern building methods and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management (or an equivalent industry-related discipline).

Responsibilities

• Spearhead capital construction initiatives from concept to handover and operational readiness.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, chair key stakeholder meetings.
• Oversee timelines, generate progress reports, and design detailed work schedules.
• Implement robust procedures and documentation to manage costs and schedule changes.
• Demonstrate ownership and leadership across multi-million pound projects.
• Fulfill Project Manager duties under client agreements (Employer's Agent, Contract Administrator, etc.).
• Apply deep knowledge of construction/refurbishment sectors, procurement strategies, and supply chains.
• Provide high-level financial analysis and review third-party cost evaluations.
• Maintain control of durations, dependencies, lead times and constraints for complex initiatives.
• Master change management workflows to handle scope changes and modifications.
• Drive compliance with safety, quality, and design standards throughout projects.

Education

Relevant degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management (or an equivalent industry-related discipline).

Job description

Our client is a well-established property management firm boasting a decades-long history with its Headquarters based in North London and they provide property management services to a large portfolio of properties across the capital and spanning down to the South Coast. The organization is steadily expanding its asset base through a mix of acquiring new properties, building developments and repurposing existing sites.

As a Building Surveyor your role will be to drive regional housing schemes from initial planning approvals through construction to final handover. Working closely with executive leadership, you will prove out early-stage build phases to secure reinvestment and fuel business growth across the UK residential sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead capital construction initiatives from the initial concept phase straight through to final handover and operational readiness, maintaining a professional standard throughout.
• Lead, direct, and motivate cross-functional project teams, including design professionals, cost consultants, and external contractors, while acting as the primary chairperson for all major stakeholder meetings.
• Oversee project timelines, generate comprehensive progress reports, and design detailed work schedules. Proactively identify roadblocks to ensure all deliverables meet strict safety, schedule, budget, and design-quality requirements.
• Implement robust procedures, standardized documentation, and modern project tools to tightly manage expenditures, maintain high-quality outputs, handle scope changes, and protect the overall schedule.
• Exhibit strong personal ownership and leadership capabilities, backed by a proven history of successfully delivering multi-million pound projects.
• Fully execute all duties assigned to the Project Manager under formal client agreements, which includes serving in capacities such as Employer's Agent, Contract Administrator, and Client Representative.
• Leverage a deep working knowledge of the construction and refurbishment sector, including specialized supply chains, material sourcing, modern building methods, and diverse procurement strategies.
• Deliver high-level financial analysis and cost guidance, while actively reviewing, challenging, and managing cost evaluations supplied by third parties.
• Maintain a strong grasp of activity durations, operational dependencies, lead times, and potential constraints to build and manage realistic project timelines for complex initiatives.
• Master change management workflows to effectively steer projects through scope adjustments and unexpected modifications.

Essential Experience / Qualifications and Attributes Required

• Relevant degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management (or an equivalent industry-related discipline).

What's in it for you?

• Free on-site parking
• Chance to join a growing company
• Back office support from a dedicated team

Please note candidates will only be considered with a Full UK Driving License and their own transport.