Building Surveyor

Fulkers Bailey Russell; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction consultancy is seeking a dedicated Building Surveyor to join their Public Sector team in Kings Hill, UK. The role involves project management across various sectors like healthcare and education. Candidates should have a relevant degree and aim for RICS chartership. Benefits include 33 days holiday, private health cover, and support for career development. This position encourages a work-life balance with hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

33 days holiday, including bank holidays

Private health cover

Career development and chartership support

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• Chartered status is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Administrator and/or Employers Agent.
• Manage projects of varied size and complexity.
• Undertake surveys and site inspections.
• Prepare tender documentation and evaluations.
• Support clients with contractual advice.

Skills

Strong technical grounding across all core areas of building surveying

Client-focused mindset

Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision

Confident in networking

Capable of delegating tasks effectively

Education

Degree qualification (RICS-accredited or equivalent)

Chartered or working towards RICS chartership

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Building Surveyor to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy, working with our Public Sector team working across a range of projects, from healthcare, blue light, education and local government. As a Building Surveyor with us, you will be working closely with our Senior Building Surveyors and Associates to oversee projects and tasks from start to finish. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of construction professionals and stakeholders, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Your goal will be to achieve a high level of client satisfaction. This role offers hybrid working with on-site visits as needed – supporting both project success and a healthy work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator and/or Employers Agent when required
• Preparation of project design and specifications
• Managing projects of varied size and complexity
• Undertake surveys and site inspections
• Preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, and tender recommendations
• Support in providing contractual advice pre and post contract to other design team members and clients
• Prepare existing and proposed plans in CAD format, managing the review of plans
• Managing and working with multi‑disciplinary project teams
• Act as lead designer
• Managing and coordinating site visits and surveys
• Undertaking general day to day project duties
• Preparation of Feasibility reports
• Preparation of Building Regulation and planning applications
• Assisting senior surveyors and associate directors with Party Wall Matters, Acquisition and Condition Surveys and Dilapidations
• Maintaining technical working understanding of Buildings, construction, management, and operations, including their defects, and assist with the technical knowledge of other colleagues
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS-accredited or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards RICS chartership
• Strong technical grounding across all core areas of building surveying
• Client‑focused mindset with a drive to deliver cost‑effective, outcome‑based solutions
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
• Confident in networking and keen to support business development activities
• Capable of delegating tasks effectively and developing leadership skills

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects – we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services, champion sustainability and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people. As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high‑profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our ‘Fulkers people’.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We’re dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace – diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.