Building Surveyor - Condition Surveys

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Sickness scheme

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Building Surveyor (Condition Surveys) for a South West property consultancy. The role covers site-based surveys across Devon with hybrid/flexible working, and involves preparing detailed reports on building fabric, defects, and maintenance needs.

Requirements include a Building Surveying degree (HNC/HND), at least 3 years in surveying, knowledge of Building Regulations and Safety, and progress toward RICS Chartered Membership; P402 asbestos qualification

Qualifications

• A degree in a building surveying-related subject (HNC/HND).
• Experience in building fabric condition surveying of commercial buildings (minimum 3 years).
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed condition surveys on public sector buildings across Devon.
• Inspect and record condition of building elements, defects, risks, and maintenance needs.
• Carry out asbestos compliance checks and prepare comprehensive survey reports.
• Assist in planning and budgeting for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Prepare schedules of condition for leases or acquisitions and liaise with clients.

Skills

Building surveying

Stakeholder management

Site surveying

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Building Surveyor (Condition Surveys)

Salary: Up to £43,283.37 per annum
Location: Devon (Hybrid/flexible working available)
Job Type: Full Time Mon-Fri

We are working with a property consultancy based in the South West who deliver services to a range of public and private sector clients. They are looking to recruit an experienced Building Surveyor to carry out condition surveys on public sector properties across the region.

The team is dedicated to providing professional services across a range of property management disciplines including building surveying, mechanical and electrical engineering, project management, and estate management.

The role is based in Devon and offers agile and flexible working arrangements, allowing staff to work from home on some days and manage their own working patterns. The role will also involve a significant amount of site-based survey work, primarily throughout Devon.

The Role

• Conduct detailed condition surveys on a wide range of public sector buildings to assess building fabric and structural integrity.
• Inspect and record the condition of building elements, identifying defects, maintenance requirements, and areas of potential risk.
• Carry out asbestos compliance checks, inspecting the condition of known Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) listed on existing registers, ensuring compliance with safety and management protocols.
• Prepare comprehensive survey reports, including photographic evidence, condition ratings, and recommendations for repair, maintenance, or improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes, helping clients prioritise and budget for future works.
• Produce schedules of condition for use in leases or acquisition/disposal of properties.
• Support the preparation of dilapidation assessments and technical due diligence reports for clients.
• Liaise with clients, property managers, and stakeholders to clarify survey requirements, report findings, and provide professional advice.
• Ensure all survey data is accurately recorded in asset management systems and databases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and RICS guidance (including Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property).
• Plan and manage your own workload, scheduling site visits efficiently across Devon and ensuring timely completion of survey projects.

Job Requirements:

• A degree in a building surveying-related subject (HNC/HND)
• Willingness to progress toward Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (not essential)
• At least 3 years of experience in building fabric condition surveying of commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and relevant construction and surveying legislation.
• A P402 asbestos qualification (non essential)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external partners.
• The ability to work independently or collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £43,283.37 per annum (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and sickness scheme
• Funded professional fees along with continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to company discounts and benefits
• RICS Professional Qualification Support Package