Building Surveyor

Vector Partners Group Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established specialist consultancy in London seeks a Building Surveyor to conduct inspections and produce professional reports on existing buildings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in defect identification and strong report writing skills. This position offers varied inspection work, a competitive salary, and a professional working environment focused on defect-led services. The role requires good written communication and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term opportunity

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or in a building inspection role.
• Strong background in defect surveys, condition surveys, and report writing.
• Experience inspecting existing buildings.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out building inspections and surveys on existing buildings.
• Identifying and assessing building and structural defects.
• Producing written defect and condition reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Advising clients on remedial works and next steps.
• Attending site visits across London.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants.

Skills

Building inspections

Defect identification

Report writing

Good written communication skills

Job description

Location

London (site-based with some hybrid working)

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, specialist engineering and surveying consultancy based in London. The business works extensively on existing buildings, providing defect inspections, condition surveys, and technical reports for a range of clients.

Building Surveyor

We are now looking to appoint a building surveyor with strong experience in building inspections, defect identification, and report writing.

The Role

Hands‑on surveying role focused on inspecting existing buildings and producing clear, professional reports. The role is not commercial surveyingled and does not focus on dilapidations or valuations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out building inspections and surveys on existing buildings
• Identifying and assessing building and structural defects
• Producing written defect and condition reports with clear findings and recommendations
• Advising clients on remedial works and next steps
• Attending site visits across London
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or in a building inspection role
• Strong background in defect surveys, condition surveys, and report writing
• Experience inspecting existing buildings
• Good written communication skills for technical reporting
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable (Not Essential)

• MRICS, working towards MRICS, or Chartered Engineer (CEng) background
• Consultancy or local authority experience
• Experience with residential and / or commercial buildings
• Knowledge of building regulations and health & safety requirements

Important

This role is inspection and reporting focused. It is not suitable for candidates looking for quantity surveying, valuation, or purely commercial surveying roles.

Whats on Offer

• Varied inspection and defect‑led work on existing buildings
• Long‑term opportunity within a specialist consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Clear role focus and professional working environment

Apply

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details about the company and role.