Building Surveyor - Associate

Thomas Search Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Leatherhead seeks an experienced Associate Building Surveyor to join their growing team. The role offers autonomy, client exposure, and career advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include general surveying, contract management, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should be degree-qualified in Building Surveying and hold MRICS status with proven commercial surveying experience.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Building Surveying with MRICS status.
• Proven experience in a commercial surveying environment.

Responsibilities

• General surveying on various commercial surveying projects.
• Manage contracts from inception through to completion.
• Conduct pre-acquisition and technical due diligence assessments.
• Advise on dilapidations matters for landlords and tenants.
• Diagnose and resolve building defects effectively.
• Prepare insightful technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop lasting client relationships.

Skills

General surveying

Contract management

Technical due diligence

Negotiation

Building defect diagnosis

Technical reporting

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS status

Job description

Associate Building Surveyor Surrey Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Building Surveyor into their growing and successful engineering teams. You will join a friendly, collaborative, and growing team within a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy. This role offers real autonomy, client exposure, and career progression — with the flexibility to develop specialist expertise as you grow.

What You’ll Do

• General surveying on a variety of commercial surveying projects across different sectors
• Oversee and manage contracts from inception through to completion
• Carry out pre-acquisition and technical due diligence assessments
• Advise on and negotiate dilapidations matters for both landlords and tenants
• Diagnose and resolve building defects with clear, practical solution
• Prepare clear, insightful technical reports and recommendations
• Develop lasting client relationships that generate repeat opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Building Surveying with MRICS status
• Proven experience in a commercial surveying environment

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