Building Surveyor

Greenwood & Partners Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood & Partners Recruitment Ltd is assisting a client in London to hire a Building Surveyor who will own a commercial property portfolio, lead projects from concept to completion, and act as the technical authority on site.

You'll drive refurbishment and development across the portfolio, manage budgets and programmes, oversee procurement, and ensure compliance with planning, Building Control, CDM and Party Wall requirements while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong building surveying experience within commercial property.
• Track record delivering refurbishment and development projects.
• Experience administering contracts and controlling costs.
• Solid knowledge of CDM, Building Control and planning.
• Ability to challenge consultants and contractors with confidence.
• Excellent documentation discipline and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Leading refurbishment, repair and development projects across the portfolio, from inception through to handover.
• Managing project budgets, cashflows and programmes to keep delivery on track and on plan.
• Running tight contract administration - instructions, variations, approvals, certificates and records.
• Preparing tender and contract documentation and overseeing procurement.
• Ensuring statutory compliance across planning, Building Control, CDM and Party Wall matters.
• Providing technical and commercial advice on defects, refurbishment strategy and asset decisions.
• Appointing and leading consultants, contractors and design teams - and holding them to account.
• Managing Party Wall processes and dilapidations negotiations.
• Partnering with Facilities Management and Asset Managers to keep spend controlled and value-led.

Skills

Commercial property exp

Project delivery

Cost control

CDM knowledge

Party Wall knowledge

Contract management

Documentation discipline

Job description

Building Surveyor - Commercial Property Portfolio

Own the projects. Shape the portfolio. Make your mark.

We're looking for a Building Surveyor who wants more than a seat at the table - someone ready to take real ownership of a commercial property portfolio, lead projects from concept to completion, and be the technical authority that consultants and contractors are held to.

This isn't a back-office surveying role. You'll be out front: diagnosing defects, driving procurement, managing budgets and programmes, and making the calls that protect asset value and deliver real commercial results. If you're motivated by high-quality work that has a tangible, visible impact - and you have the confidence to challenge and be challenged - this is your next move.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading refurbishment, repair and development projects across the portfolio, from inception through to handover
• Managing project budgets, cashflows and programmes to keep delivery on track and on plan
• Running tight contract administration - instructions, variations, approvals, certificates and records
• Preparing tender and contract documentation and overseeing procurement
• Ensuring statutory compliance across planning, Building Control, CDM and Party Wall matters
• Providing technical and commercial advice on defects, refurbishment strategy and asset decisions
• Appointing and leading consultants, contractors and design teams - and holding them to account
• Managing Party Wall processes and dilapidations negotiations
• Partnering with Facilities Management and Asset Managers to keep spend controlled and value-led

What you'll bring:

• Strong building surveying experience within commercial property
• A track record of delivering projects, administering contracts and controlling cost
• Solid technical knowledge of construction, refurbishment and defect diagnosis
• Working knowledge of CDM, Building Control, planning and Party Wall requirements
• The confidence to manage - and challenge - consultants and contractors
• Sharp documentation discipline and the ability to juggle multiple projects without losing sight of detail

Why this role:

You'll join a team that values ownership over box-ticking, pace over process for its own sense, and clear, direct communication. You'll have real autonomy on your projects, genuine influence over asset outcomes, and the backing to hold everyone - including yourself - to a high standard.

If you want a role where your judgement counts and your work is visible, we'd love to hear from you.