Building Surveyor

Stiltz Homelifts; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A home accessibility company based in Exeter seeks a Building Surveyor to manage technical surveys for homelift installations. This full-time role involves conducting feasibility surveys, preparing detailed documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have significant surveying experience, strong attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary up to £42,496, a company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits, including training and development support.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Company Vehicle

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Company Bonus Scheme

Wellbeing Program

25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Proven surveying experience within construction/building environments.
• Carpentry background is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations & Building Control.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out invasive technical building surveys for domestic lift installations.
• Prepare detailed sketches, floor plans, and structural notes.
• Produce accurate technical survey reports for trades teams.
• Liaise with Building Control and Structural Engineers.

Skills

Surveying experience in construction

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Attention to detail

Competent IT skills

Job description

Overview

Homelift Building Surveyor – Technical / Structural Installations

Exeter | Full-Time | Salary up to £42,496 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits | Company Vehicle Provided

We’re seeking a technically minded Building Surveyor / Technical Surveyor to join our growing team as a Homelift Building Surveyor. With strong experience in structural works / construction environments, and CDM compliance. You’ll conduct thorough, invasive feasibility surveys to assess safety, compliance, and structural requirements, producing precise survey documentation that enables seamless, right-first-time installations. This role is ideal for experienced surveyors or skilled structural trades professionals seeking a challenging, varied, and impactful surveyor role.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out invasive technical building surveys for our award winning through-floor domestic lift installations to assess installation feasibility.
• Identify structural integrity, including lifting floors and tracing M&E services, feasibility risks, deterioration and compliance issues. Escalating to the Structural Engineer when required.
• Prepare detailed sketches, floor plans, aperture measurements and structural notes.
• Produce accurate and detailed technical survey reports our trades teams can confidently follow. Supporting safe, efficient installation and build works.
• Complete and maintain RAMS, CDM documentation, Building Regulations, ISO processes and Health & Safety compliance.
• Develop Bill of Materials (BOM), work methodologies, and order specialist materials where required.
• Record survey evidence for planning, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with Building Control, Structural Engineers, Technical and Build Teams to ensure right-first-time delivery.

What we offer

• Attractive salary upto £42,496 (depending upon experience)
• Company Vehicle, Phone/Laptop/Tablet
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays + 1 extra day off for your birthday!
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Cash Health Scheme
• Wellbeing Program
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully supported induction and on-going training/development

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven surveying experience within construction / building / structural environments (Asbestos/Quantative/New Build/Refurbishment)
• Carpentry background highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations & Building Control
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to problem-solve complex technical challenges
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

This role will be based from Exeter and will cover surveys across South West England, regular travel is required, including overnight stays. A fully expensed company vehicle is provided, as is accommodation and subsistence in line with company policy.

What we do

At Stiltz, we are revolutionising home accessibility with our award winning through-floor homelifts, imagine a world where everyone can access every floor of their home regardless of their age or mobility!

Why join Stiltz?

• You'll directly improve people's lives by helping them regain independence in their homes.
• Work on technically interesting structural and installation projects
• Supportive professional environment with clear technical leadership
• Collaborate with a talented build team to deliver exceptional service and exceed customer expectations.
• Opportunity to influence safe, compliant and high-quality through-floor homelift installations.

We’re not just offering a Homelift Building Surveyor role, it’s a chance to join our mission and make a real difference in people’s lives! Apply Now!

No agencies please. We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and we're not looking to add to our PSL. We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.