Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their prestigious in-house team. This unique role offers the chance to manage and preserve historically significant properties across two distinguished estates. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience and strong project management skills. You will be responsible for overseeing repairs, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Mileage Allowance for Business Travel

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Prestigious Working Environment

39-Hour Working Week

Qualifications

• Experience managing historic and listed buildings preferred.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and manage building projects.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance with in-house staff and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Cost Control

Communication Skills

Collaborative Approach

Education

Professional Qualification (RICS, CABE, CIOB, CIAT)

2-3 Years Experience as Building Surveyor

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CAD

Job description

Our client, a prestigious and historic organisation, is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their in-house team. This rare and exciting client-side opportunity offers the chance to work across two of the country's most distinguished private estates, featuring heritage properties, listed buildings, and historically significant landscapes. The estates are located in Surrey and Middlesex, with the primary office based near Guildford and regular visits required to a second estate near Richmond.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to work in a unique environment, managing and preserving historically significant assets within a prestigious organisation.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have prior experience as a Building Surveyor or Estates Manager / Surveyor. Will be familiar with overseeing contractors & project work. Professional qualification (RICS, CABE, CIOB, CIAT) preferred but by no means essential, full support can be provided.

Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 40k - 50k DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Mileage allowance for business travel
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Prestigious and supportive working environment
• 39-hour working week (Monday to Friday)

Building Surveyor Job Overview

• Preparing specifications, plans, and obtaining quotations for building projects in conjunction with consultants
• Project management of repairs, refurbishments, and capital works including cost control
• Organising and managing day-to-day repairs and maintenance using both in-house staff and external contractors
• Preparing and managing annual budgets in conjunction with senior management
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations including CDM 2015
• Preparing planned maintenance programmes and managing compliance records
• Dealing with Building Regulations and other statutory compliance matters
• Supporting maintenance teams across estate properties, including listed and heritage assets

Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• Professional qualification (RICS, CABE, CIOB, CIAT) preferred but by no means essential
• Experience working with historic and listed buildings preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a Building Surveyor or Estates Manager / Surveyor
• Strong project management, budgeting, and cost control skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• CAD ability desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative approach
• Willingness to travel the Richmond area 1-2 times a week

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to work in a prestigious, client-side role across a diverse and historic property portfolio.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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