Building Surveyor

DK Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established clients

Supportive team

Progression path to director

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a Building Surveyor in Greater London to support clients with inspections, condition surveys and maintenance planning. You will assess property condition, identify defects and prepare technical recommendations for investment and lifecycle management.

The role emphasises reporting, coordination of refurbishment projects and liaising with clients and contractors to ensure on-time delivery. Relevant degree and strong communication are essential; RICS status is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, property or a similar technical role.
• Knowledge of building defects, construction methods, maintenance and refurbishment.
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications or schedules of works.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and manage competing priorities.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Experience within housing, residential property projects.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience welcomed.
• RICS membership or working towards chartership would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building inspections, condition surveys and property assessments.
• Identify building defects, maintenance requirements and potential risks.
• Prepare clear technical reports, schedules of works and recommendations.
• Support planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement programmes.
• Assist with project specifications, tender documentation and procurement activities.
• Monitor works on site, including quality, progress and compliance with specifications where required.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support clients in prioritising property repairs, investment and lifecycle requirements.
• Maintain accurate survey records, project documentation and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across surveying, asset management, compliance and project delivery.

Skills

Building surveying

Client relations

Report writing

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

RICS membership (beneficial)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Building Surveyor

The role

As a Building Surveyor, you'll support clients with the inspection, assessment, maintenance and improvement of their portfolio. You'll be involved in a variety of surveying and project-related activities, helping clients understand property condition, identify defects, prioritise investment and deliver effective maintenance solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out building inspections, condition surveys and property assessments.
• Identify building defects, maintenance requirements and potential risks.
• Prepare clear technical reports, schedules of works and recommendations.
• Support planned maintenance, refurbishment and improvement programmes.
• Assist with project specifications, tender documentation and procurement activities.
• Monitor works on site, including quality, progress and compliance with specifications where required.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support clients in prioritising property repairs, investment and lifecycle requirements.
• Maintain accurate survey records, project documentation and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across surveying, asset management, compliance and project delivery.

About you

We're interested in speaking with Building Surveyors who are technically capable, client-focused and keen to develop.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in building surveying, property or a similar technical role.
• Knowledge of building defects, construction methods, maintenance and refurbishment.
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications or schedules of works.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to organise workloads and manage competing priorities.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Experience within housing, residential property projects.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience would be welcomed.
• RICS membership or working towards chartership would be beneficial.

What's on offer

• The opportunity to work with established clients.
• A supportive team environment.
• development and progression.to associate/director for the right candidate