Building Surveyor

RSPB; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental charity is seeking a part-time Building Surveyor to work on diverse projects across South East England. You'll manage property condition surveys, advise on contracts, and support sustainable initiatives. The ideal candidate is a chartered RICS member with strong building maintenance experience. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on conservation efforts. Your expertise will help maintain a large property portfolio while enjoying a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)

CPD support and annual membership fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of building maintenance work in rural environments.
• Post qualification knowledge of contract management and administration.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property condition surveys to shape priority work programmes.
• Advise on procurement and contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Support capital building projects and renewable energy initiatives.

Skills

Chartered member of RICS (or equivalent)

Strong post-qualification experience in building maintenance

Knowledge of project management principles

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and influential professional

Education

Chartered membership of RICS or equivalent

Job description

Building Surveyor
Reference: NOV20257477
Location: Flexible in South East or Eastern England
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 19 hours/week
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per annum, pro rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)

Are you ready to take your surveying expertise to the next level? We have an incredible opportunity for a Building Surveyor to work on a diverse range of projects in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in England. This is your chance to make a real impact - help us manage and grow our built estate to achieve our conservation and charitable goals.

Forget the constraints of private practice - no time sheets, no fee targets, no client chasing. Instead, you’ll focus on delivering exceptional work that matters.

What You’ll Do

Your role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding. You’ll:

• Carry out property condition surveys to shape priority work programmes.
• Advise on procurement and contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Support capital building projects, renewable energy initiatives, and planning applications.
• Acquisitions: Condition reports for new sites and buildings.
• Risk Management: Develop systems to reduce legal, financial, and reputational risks.
• Provide hands‑on advice to colleagues across reserves - we want you out in the field, not stuck behind a desk.
• Help us maximise resources with innovative, practical solutions.

You’ll work closely with our Surveying Team (11 rural surveyors and 3 building surveyors) sharing knowledge and collaborating with a strong team ethos.

The RSPB manages 116 nature reserves across England, covering 64,000 hectares and a property portfolio of over 313 buildings-from ancient monuments to visitor centres. Your expertise will help us maintain and develop this estate, supporting our mission to create a world richer in nature.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered member of RICS (or equivalent).
• Strong post-qualification experience in building maintenance and capital works in rural environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make practical, informed decisions.
• A proactive, influential professional who thrives on collaboration.

Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience

• Chartered member of RICS (building) or another equivalent professional organisation.
• Significant demonstrable post qualification knowledge of building maintenance work and contract management and administration in the rural environment.
• Significant demonstrable post qualification knowledge of capital building works and contract management and administration in the rural environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of project management principles and their application.
• Knowledge of line management and leadership skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, and in writing, complex estate management issues to all levels within RSPB and to external audiences.
• Ability to make quick, pragmatic and practical decisions/recommendations/alternatives based on sound analysis and reason.
• Ability to positively influence wider audiences and demonstrate credibility both internally and externally.

The Details

• Location: Home based in Eastern or South East England.
• Hours: Part-time (19 hours/week), permanent.
• Travel: Driving essential; hire cars provided. A full driving licence valid for use in the UK is required.
• Occasional overnight stays.
• Benefits: CPD support and annual membership fees for one professional body (e.g., RICS).

Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday, 28th January 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

Contact us at [e-mail] to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

For further information please contact [e-mail]

No agencies please.