Building Surveyor

Real Recruitment Solutions; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a qualified Building Surveyor to join a private practice in Southampton. The ideal candidate must be MRICS or AssocRICS with at least 3 years of experience in structural surveys and project management. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth surveys, preparing reports, and managing projects. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £80,000 and various benefits, including flexible working and access to a company vehicle.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Use of a pool company car

Group life policy

Employee assistance program

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience for MRICS or AssocRICS.
• Experience in completing structural and building surveys.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building and condition surveys.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Manage small works projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Building pathology understanding

Project management experience

Team collaboration

Education

MRICS or AssocRICS qualification

Job description

Building Surveyor

Salary: £50,000 - £80,000

Location: Southampton

Benefits

• Flexible working but with core days to be present in the office.
• Use of a pool company car for business purposes.
• Group life policy.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• 21 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) and an additional 3 days holiday to cover closure of the office over the Christmas period.
• Bonus.

Job Profile

Our client is a private practice of Building Surveyors and Architects based near the Southampton area. They are currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join them on a full‑time, permanent basis. As a practice in their surveying department they undertake planned maintenance, dilapidations, party wall work, project monitoring, project management, building surveys and HMO related work.

The ideal candidate would be an MRICS or AssocRICS Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience. You will have experience of completing structural and building surveys, undertaking inspections, examining properties for acquisition and to have experience working on commercial properties.

What You’ll Do

• Conducting in‑depth building and condition surveys.
• Preparing detailed specifications, reports, tender documents and costed estimates.
• Managing small works projects from conception to completion, including JCT contract administration.
• Liaising with clients and contractors to deliver technically sound, commercially astute solutions.
• Supporting business development efforts—leveraging your network to win new instructions.
• Mentoring support staff and collaborating as part of a small but versatile practice.

Position Overview

• Building and structural surveys.
• Site inspections.
• Party wall work.
• Dilapidations.
• Residential and commercial surveying work.
• Project management.

Position Requirements

• MRICS or AssocRICS with minimum 3 years' PQE (or exceptional APC‑in‑progress candidates with strong track records).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of building pathology, regulations, project management—and experience across both residential and commercial sectors.
• Confident independent worker and team player, keen on growth and client relationships.
• Full UK driving licence—with access to our pool company vehicle for business use.

You would be expected to work independently across a broad range of residential and commercial property, mainly in and around Southampton, Salisbury, Bournemouth and the New Forest, but with other work throughout the UK and you should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an acute attention to detail.>

Equal Opportunities Statement

Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non‑membership of a Trade Union.

From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.

Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.