Building Surveyor

Matchtech Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Defence sector role

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Building Surveyor to support a defence and security estate with technical advice on building condition, defects, maintenance and compliance. The role covers remedial, refurbishment and maintenance projects across a varied estate.

You will carry out inspections, assess building fabric and risks, and prepare reports and recommendations for clients and project teams, while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying or property consultancy.
• Ability to inspect buildings and advise on maintenance or remedial works.
• Strong understanding of building pathology and report writing.
• Professional approach to inspections and documentation.
• MRICS accreditation in progress is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and condition surveys.
• Diagnose defects and propose remediation solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, schedules of condition, and recommendations.
• Advise on compliance, lifecycle planning and statutory obligations.
• Support refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Manage multiple instructions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain records and escalate risks when needed.
• Collaborate with surveying teams, managers and clients.

Skills

Building surveying

Property consultancy

Building pathology

Technical report writing

Client management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS/AssocRICS advantageous

Job description

Our client is seeking a Building Surveyor to support the delivery of a facilities and infrastructure account within the defence and security sector. This permanent role will involve providing technical advice on building condition, defects, maintenance and compliance, while supporting remedial, refurbishment and maintenance projects across a varied estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out site inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments of building fabric, defects and associated risks.
• Diagnose building defects and recommend practical, technically appropriate repair and remediation solutions.
• Prepare clear technical reports, schedules of condition, specifications and recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Advise on compliance requirements, lifecycle considerations, maintenance strategies and statutory obligations.
• Support refurbishment and maintenance projects through site visits, technical input, contractor liaison and review of completed works.
• Manage multiple instructions and commissions, ensuring deadlines and technical quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate records, photographs, notes and supporting documentation, escalating technical risks, safety concerns and scope issues where required.
• Work collaboratively with surveying teams, project managers, technical specialists, clients, contractors, consultants and occupiers.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in building surveying, property consultancy or a relevant built environment role.
• Experience inspecting buildings, identifying defects and advising on maintenance or remedial works.
• Strong understanding of building pathology and technical report writing.
• Good judgement, attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple instructions, priorities and client expectations effectively.
• Professional approach to inspections, record keeping and project follow-through.
• Degree in Building Surveying or relevant equivalent experience.
• AssocRICS, MRICS or currently working towards RICS accreditation would be advantageous.

Role Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity within the defence and security sector.
• Involvement in a varied portfolio of building surveying, maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Opportunity to provide trusted technical advice across an important operational estate.
• Collaborative working environment with surveying, project management and technical teams.
• Scope for continued professional development and progression within the surveying discipline.

If you are an experienced Building Surveyor with strong building surveying knowledge and an interest in defence and security infrastructure, to support the successful delivery of this important account.