Building Surveyor - Heritage

Premises Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees coverage

Training allowance

Travel expenses

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their expert team. The role is focused on delivering consultancy services in building conservation, with responsibilities including condition assessments and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a construction-related subject and expertise in traditional building methods. This full-time position offers a salary of £50-55k plus travel and training allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering detailed condition assessments for historic buildings.
• Understanding of traditional building materials and maintenance practices.
• Willingness to join heritage bodies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development & Technical Director.
• Undertake detailed assessments of historic buildings.
• Prepare schedules of work and technical reports.
• Advise on the use of traditional materials.

Skills

Building conservation

Building pathology

Traditional forms of construction

Condition assessments

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a construction-related subject

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Premises Recruitment Ltd

London

£50 - £55k plus all travel, professional fees, and training allowance.

Brief

We are seeking an experienced Heritage Building Surveyor to join an expert team, playing a key role in delivering and developing consultancy services in building conservation.

Company

This award-winning Principal & Specialist contractor has over 50 years of experience in building restoration and the construction industry. Their nationwide work includes London, the Northern Region, and the Southern Region. The company prides itself on delivering outstanding work through a collaborative and professional approach.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and qualified professional ideally with expertise in building conservation, building pathology, and traditional forms of construction. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in undertaking and delivering detailed building or structural condition assessments and schedules of work. This is a hands‑on, autonomous role with the support of the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development & Technical Director in procuring, managing, and delivering consultancy and building surveying services
• Undertake detailed condition assessments of historic and traditional buildings
• Prepare schedules of work and technical reports
• Advise on the use of traditional building materials, including limes, and maintenance of historic structures
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related subject

Knowledge Required

• Building conservation and building pathology
• Traditional forms of construction and maintenance
• Use and application of traditional building materials

Travel

• Must hold a UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to project sites outside of London when required
• Use of public transport is encouraged where possible

Professional Memberships

• Candidates will be encouraged to join relevant heritage bodies, such as Historic England, ICOMOS, and SPAB.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Construction and Surveying and Mapping Services