Building Surveyor

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor to oversee diverse projects across the UK. This role involves managing refurbishment projects, producing design drawings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have 3-4 years of experience, preferably working towards RICS membership. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, hybrid working arrangements, and support for professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to advance in a dynamic consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension and sickness scheme

Funded professional fees

Access to an RICS Professional Qualification Support Package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience as a Building Surveyor, with preference for chartered status.
• Strong understanding of construction legislation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee refurbishment & maintenance projects up to £1 million.
• Produce design and technical drawings and manage project contracts.
• Conduct site surveys and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Membership of RICS

Experience in design

Contract administration

Project management

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Health & Safety regulations

Stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Job description

Building Surveyor

Build Maintain Recruit is working with a leading, award‑winning property consultancy that delivers high‑profile and inspiring developments across the UK for public and private sector clients. With offices across Devon, they provide expert professional services in property management, including building surveying, architectural design, M&E engineering, project management, and estate management. To support their growing project portfolio, they are looking to recruit an additional Building Surveyor.

The Role

Due to the diverse nature of their work, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects, undertaking key responsibilities such as:

• Overseeing complex refurbishment & maintenance projects up to £1 million, working with large public sector clients and securing repeat business.
• Producing design and technical drawings, preparing tender documents, and managing projects, including contract administration and site monitoring.
• Leading quality assurance across projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements and relevant legislation.
• Conducting site surveys for condition assessments, schedules of condition, dilapidations, measured surveys, planned maintenance, and defect analysis.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Building Surveyor with at least 3‑4 years’ experience, though applications from junior or graduate surveyors are also encouraged. Key requirements include:

• Ideally, holding (or working towards) Chartered Membership of RICS, though support can be provided.
• Experience in design, contract administration, and project management of construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and construction legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate with various parties.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a larger multi‑disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and a strong design background.

What is on Offer to you as a Building Surveyor

This is an exciting opportunity to progress within a dynamic consultancy that actively supports professional development, including RICS accreditation. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension and sickness scheme
• Funded professional fees
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to an RICS Professional Qualification Support Package

Interested?

Apply now to take the next step in your surveying career!

The company would be unable to offer sponsorships.