Building Surveyor

DCS Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

DCS Recruitment are partnering with a specialist consultancy in the building pathology sector to recruit a Building Surveyor. This role involves managing projects from instruction through to completion, carrying out condition surveys, pathology investigations and remediation planning with client-facing responsibilities.

The position is office-based at Head Office in Leighton Buzzard with 1–2 days on site, permanent employment, and up to £60,000 plus car allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, structural investigations or defect analysis.
• Ability to manage projects from instruction to completion.
• Proven report writing and client liaison skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Understanding of budgets and cost control.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out condition surveys, including intrusive and non-destructive investigations.
• Lead and deliver building pathology projects.
• Undertake concrete assessments, including composition, deterioration and corrosion.
• Investigate water ingress and develop remediation plans.
• Carry out non-destructive testing, including GPR and ultrasonic testing.
• Conduct investigations to support re-purposing and design input.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and interpret results.
• Produce and review clear, high-quality technical reports.
• Manage projects to meet safety, quality and budget goals.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical solutions.
• Plan resources, allocate tasks and monitor performance.
• Contribute to risk management and cost control.

Skills

Degree in relevant discipline

Building surveying background

Project management exposure

Client communication

Budgets awareness

Problem-solving

Safety and quality

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Building Surveyor

Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance

Head Office – Leighton Buzzard

Office Based (1-2 days out on site)

Permanent

DCS Recruitment are currently partnering with a specialist consultancy within the building pathology sector to recruit a Building Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in building surveying, structural investigations or defect analysis to take ownership of projects and work closely with clients across a diverse portfolio.

This is a varied position combining building surveying, building pathology investigations, project management and client-facing responsibilities. You will manage projects from initial instruction through to completion, investigating building defects, assessing deterioration and helping develop practical remediation solutions while ensuring a high standard of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out condition surveys, including intrusive and non-destructive investigations.

• Lead and deliver building pathology projects.

• Undertake concrete assessments, including composition, deterioration and corrosion.

• Investigate water ingress and develop remediation plans.

• Carry out non-destructive testing, including GPR, ultrasonic pulse echo and related techniques.

• Conduct building investigations to support re-purposing and design input.

• Coordinate laboratory testing and interpret results.

• Produce and review clear, high-quality technical reports.

• Manage projects to meet safety, quality and budget goals.

• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical solutions.

• Plan resources, allocate tasks and monitor performance.

• Contribute to risk management and cost control.

Key Skills:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.

• Background in building surveying, structural engineering or investigations.

• Some exposure to project management and delivery.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and teams.

• Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets.

• Problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach.

• Commitment to safety and quality.

INDENG

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