Building Surveyor – Fire Safety

Celnor Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid Christmas shutdown (4-

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer

Vitality Health Insurance

Funded training & professional fees

Job summary

Faithorn Farrell Timms, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor in Orpington. You will manage client relationships, mentor junior staff, and drive growth in the Building Surveying team, delivering high-quality reports and professional services.

The role requires MRICS status, strong contract administration, and site inspection experience, with a focus on health and safety compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• MRICS membership is preferred and demonstrates professional accreditation.
• Experience with contract administration and JCT forms is essential.
• Site inspection experience on active construction sites is required.
• Strong report writing and client-facing skills are a must.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality building surveying services for diverse client projects.
• Build and develop client relationships to create repeat business and new commissions.
• Lead tender submissions and contribute to business development with Partners.
• Manage projects including programme, fees and profitability, with regular updates to Partners and clients.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support professional development.

Skills

Contract administration

Site inspections

Client liaison

Report writing

Health & safety knowledge

Education

MRICS membership

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orpington

Description

Faithorn Farrell Timms

Who we are

Faithorn Farrell Timms is a nationally recognised, award winning consultancy known for excellence in the social housing and public sectors. We're proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long-term client relationships. Our work enhances communities by ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but improve the lives of those who use them.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long‑term sustainable growth.

Job details

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality surveying services across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the strategic growth of the Building Surveying team. This role requires a proactive, commercially minded professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering value‑driven solutions in the built environment.

• Lead and deliver high-quality building surveying services, providing expert technical advice and producing accurate, professional reports for a diverse range of clients and projects.
• Build and develop strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business, new commissions and growing the Building Surveying team's portfolio.
• Lead tender submissions and business development activity, working closely with Partners to identify opportunities, prepare compelling proposals and secure new work.
• Manage and oversee projects effectively, taking responsibility for programme, quality, fees and profitability while providing regular updates to Partners and clients.
• Mentor and develop junior and graduate surveyors, overseeing their workload, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Contribute to the wider success of the team, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, maintaining RICS CPD requirements and ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality, health & safety and professional compliance.

Who you are

• Ideally MRICS Status with minimum 3 years PQE.
• Strong contract administration experience, particularly working with JCT forms of contract.
• Significant site inspection experience, monitoring works and recording progress on active construction sites.
• Confident leading and participating in project meetings with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders, having exceptional communication skills
• Experienced in producing technical reports, including feasibility, defect, and condition reports, with knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations (NEBOSH and Party Wall experience beneficial).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-driven, highly motivated and a team player, thriving both independently and collaboratively.

Join us

You'll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you'll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Additional paid Christmas shutdown (4-5 days discretionary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme-5% employee / 3% employer (after 3 months)
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Funded training & professional membership fee

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.