Building Surveyor

Theodore Harrison; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression

Close-knit team

Client development

Autonomy

Job summary

Theodore Harrison is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor in the Preston area to join a growing team.You will cover surveying, contract administration, and building pathology across commercial, education, and residential clients, with a track record of developing people to Senior and Associate level.

If you want real autonomy, a broad technical caseload, and the backing of a close-knit, experienced team, this is worth a conversation. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional building surveying experience in consultancy.
• Excellent report-writing and client-facing communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge across building pathology, contract administration and project delivery.
• Ambition to progress toward Senior/Associate level within a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking building surveys, condition reports and defect diagnosis across a varied portfolio.
• Managing contract administration on refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects from tender to completion.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Advising clients on building condition, planned maintenance and lifecycle strategy.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants and professionals to keep projects on track.
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors as they develop.
• Contributing to business development and client relationships as caseload grows.

Skills

Surveying expertise

Client communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

MRICS/ APC close

Tools

MS Office

Job description

I'm working with a well-regarded building consultancy in the Preston area looking to add an experienced Building Surveyor to their growing team. This is a business with a genuinely diverse instruction base - covering surveying, contract administration and building pathology work across commercial, education and residential clients - and a track record of developing people through to Senior and Associate level.

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor and looking for a role with real autonomy, a broader technical caseload and the backing of a close-knit, experienced team, this is worth a conversation.

What you'll be doing:

• Undertaking building surveys, condition reports and defect diagnosis across a varied portfolio of commercial and public sector buildings
• Managing contract administration on refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects, from tender through to practical completion
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates
• Advising clients directly on building condition, planned maintenance and lifecycle strategy
• Liaising with contractors, consultants and other professionals to keep projects on track
• Supporting and mentoring more junior surveyors as they develop
• Contributing to business development and helping build out client relationships as your caseload grows

What they're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience in a professional building surveying consultancy
• MRICS qualified, or very close to completing APC
• A proven track record of running your own instructions with minimal oversight
• Strong technical knowledge across building pathology, contract administration and project delivery
• Excellent report-writing and client-facing communication skills
• Someone who's commercially aware and comfortable contributing to the wider growth of the team
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the region

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• A clear, genuine progression path toward Senior Surveyor and Associate level
• A varied, high-quality instruction base rather than repetitive, low-value work
• Supportive, close-knit team culture with senior colleagues invested in your development
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• The autonomy to manage your own diary and caseload
• The chance to build long-term client relationships rather than just working transactionally