Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

APC/MRICS support

Professional development

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate Building Surveyor in Manchester to join a growing team. You’ll work on a varied portfolio of Building Surveying instructions, taking responsibility with support from senior staff as you progress toward chartership.

The role offers APC progression support, MRICS consideration, hybrid working, and a collaborative environment that values initiative and professional development.

Qualifications

• Around 2–3 years post-graduate experience in Building Surveying.
• Previous consultancy experience is desirable.
• Strong grounding in Building Surveying principles.
• Experience with surveys, inspections, reporting, and project work.
• Good communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Building Surveying services across a varied client portfolio.
• Undertake surveys, inspections, and site visits.
• Prepare professional reports and technical advice.
• Assist with specifications and schedules of work.
• Support project delivery from inception through to completion.
• Assist with contract administration.
• Identify defects and provide technical advice.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Attend meetings and site inspections.
• Manage own workload and project responsibilities.
• Work alongside Chartered Building Surveyors.
• Contribute to the growth of the Manchester office.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Proactive

Project-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Building Surveying degree

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are currently representing an ambitious, multidisciplinary building consultancy that is looking to appoint a Building Surveyor to join its growing Manchester team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that is continuing to expand and offers a varied range of Building Surveying work alongside genuine opportunities for professional development.

The business is looking for an Intermediate-level Building Surveyor who can come into the team with a solid grounding in consultancy Building Surveying and contribute from day one. The ideal candidate will have around two to three years' post-graduate experience, although the business is open to the right person with slightly more or less experience. Personality and cultural fit are particularly important, with the team looking for someone proactive, personable and keen to develop their career within the business.

Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits:

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Support towards APC and MRICS
• Professional development and ongoing CPD
• Professional memberships supported
• Hybrid working
• Varied Building Surveying project portfolio
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Chartered Surveyors
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Building Surveyor Job Overview:

The successful Building Surveyor will join the Manchester team in a project-focused consultancy role, working across a varied portfolio of Building Surveying instructions. You will be expected to have a good understanding of the fundamentals of Building Surveying and be capable of taking responsibility for your own work, whilst receiving support and guidance from the senior team.

This role would suit an Intermediate Building Surveyor with around two to three years' experience who is looking to progress their career, develop their technical and professional skills and work towards chartership. The business is very supportive of APC progression and is happy to invest in the right person.

The role will include:

• Providing Building Surveying services across a varied client portfolio
• Undertaking building surveys, inspections and site visits
• Preparing professional reports and technical advice
• Assisting with specifications and schedules of work
• Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion
• Assisting with contract administration
• Identifying defects and providing appropriate technical advice
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
• Attending meetings and site inspections
• Managing own workload and project responsibilities
• Working alongside experienced Chartered Building Surveyors
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester office

Building Surveyor Job Requirements:

• Around 2-3 years' post-graduate experience in Building Surveying
• Previous consultancy experience
• Good understanding of core Building Surveying principles
• Project-focused experience is desirable
• Experience with surveys, inspections, reporting and project work
• Good communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive and personable approach
• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• APC candidates encouraged to apply
• MRICS is desirable but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

This is a great opportunity for an Intermediate Building Surveyor looking to join a growing consultancy where they can develop their experience and progress their career. You will have the support of experienced Chartered Surveyors, exposure to a varied workload and the opportunity to work towards MRICS with the backing of the business.