Building Surveyor - Client Side

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Building Surveyor to join its London-based in-house team. The role involves ownership of fabric maintenance across multiple sites, providing technical guidance, managing maintenance programmes, and conducting building inspections. Ideal candidates will have an RICS qualification or be progressing towards it, with strong skills in construction regulations and project delivery. This opportunity offers a chance to shape maintenance strategies and contribute to a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• NQ-1 year PQE as a Building Surveyor with RICS status or progressing towards it.
• Strong understanding of construction technology and building regulations.
• Experience in building surveys and defects analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advise property teams with technical guidance.
• Deliver the planned preventative maintenance programme.
• Conduct inspections, identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Manage planned and remedial works.
• Support budgets and long-term maintenance strategy.

Skills

Building Surveyor

Construction technology

Building regulations

Specification writing

Contract administration

Defects analysis

Project delivery

Communication

Education

RICS qualification (or progress towards)

Job description

Cobalt is partnering with a major property owner-operator to hire a Building Surveyor into their London-based in-house team. This is a standout chance to work across a premium commercial portfolio while shaping how buildings are maintained, upgraded and future-proofed.

The Organisation

You’ll join a respected real estate business known for high-quality assets, long-term investment and a collaborative, people-first culture. With modern offices, a supportive structure and opportunities to grow quickly, this is an environment where your technical expertise will genuinely make an impact.

The Role

Working closely with Property Managers and reporting to a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of fabric maintenance across multiple London sites. Expect broad exposure, autonomy, and a mix of technical and project-focused work, including:

• Advising property teams with clear, professional technical guidance.
• Delivering the planned preventative maintenance programme across the portfolio.
• Carrying out façade, roof and fabric inspections, identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Specifying, tendering and project managing both planned and remedial works.
• Supporting budgets, lifecycle planning and long-term maintenance strategy.
• Reviewing as-built records, O&M information and post-project documentation.
• Assisting with occupier fit‑out reviews and alterations.
• Supporting complex insurance and material damage claims.

Skills Needed

• NQ-1 year PQE Building Surveyor with RICS status or progressing towards it.
• Strong understanding of construction technology and building regulations.
• Experience in building surveys, defects analysis and project delivery.
• Confident in specification writing, tendering and contract administration.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Call to Action

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Due to the volume of applications received, if you don’t hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.