Building Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £65,000

Annual bonus / commission

Car allowance

Pension scheme with employer 3–5%

Hybrid working

National exposure

Autonomy and progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Chartered Building Surveyor for a well-established property consultancy. You will join the Building Consultancy team, taking ownership of a varied workload and developing key client relationships.

The role offers hybrid working with an initial Milton Keynes induction and potential for progression into senior leadership. You will undertake Technical Due Diligence, acquisition surveys, and project monitoring for banks and lenders across diverse

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification required with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Technical Due Diligence and acquisition surveys.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property surveying and project monitoring.
• Excellent report writing and client communication skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to develop client relationships and win new business.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of professional building surveying instructions for UK clients.
• Manage instructions independently from appointment through to completion.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and maintain client relationships.
• Support the growth of the Building Consultancy division and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with senior management and the Head of Building Consultancy.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

Our client is a well-established property consultancy looking to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor to support the continued growth of its Building Consultancy team. Working closely with the Head of Building Consultancy and wider team, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied workload, develop key client relationships and play an important role in the future growth of the business.

The position offers a high level of autonomy, exposure to a diverse range of commercial property instructions and genuine opportunities for career progression, including the potential to move into a senior leadership position.

Chartered Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits:

• Salary circa £65,000, dependent on experience.
• Annual bonus / commission structure.
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing from 3% to 5% after one year.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Nationwide project and client exposure.
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility.
• Clear opportunities for progression into a senior leadership role.

Chartered Building Surveyor Job Overview:

You will undertake a broad range of professional building surveying instructions for clients across the UK, including investors, lenders, owners and occupiers. The workload will primarily focus on Technical Due Diligence, acquisition surveys, commercial building surveys and project monitoring for banking and lending institutions. Projects will span a variety of sectors, including leisure, hospitality, healthcare, education and residential, with additional exposure to defect diagnosis, planned maintenance and historic buildings. You will be responsible for managing instructions independently, producing high-quality technical reports and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role will involve an initial induction period at the company's Milton Keynes office, working closely with the Head of Building Consultancy. Following this, the position offers flexibility to work remotely, with travel required for client meetings and property inspections.

The role will include:

• Undertaking Technical Due Diligence and acquisition surveys across commercial property portfolios.
• Carrying out commercial building surveys and preparing detailed technical reports.
• Delivering project monitoring instructions on behalf of banks and lending institutions.
• Identifying building defects, assessing property condition and advising on remedial works.
• Undertaking planned maintenance and condition assessments.
• Managing client instructions from initial appointment through to completion.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, lenders, investors and other professional contacts.
• Identifying opportunities for additional instructions and contributing towards business development.
• Supporting the continued growth of the Building Consultancy division.
• Working closely with senior management and contributing to the wider development of the business.

Chartered Building Surveyor Job Requirements:

• MRICS qualified Building Surveyor.
• Proven post-qualification experience within a private practice consultancy.
• Strong experience undertaking Technical Due Diligence and acquisition surveys.
• Good knowledge of commercial property surveying.
• Experience in project monitoring or bank monitoring would be advantageous.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Confident managing instructions independently and dealing directly with clients.
• Commercially aware, with an interest in developing client relationships and generating new business.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Building Surveyor looking to join an established consultancy where they can take ownership of their workload, develop their commercial capabilities and play a key role in the future direction of the business.