Building Surveyor Hertfordshire

Brandon James Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent property consultancy in the UK is seeking an accomplished Chartered Building Surveyor at Senior or Associate level. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth and partnership, with responsibilities spanning commercial building surveys, contract management, and client relations.

Benefits

Performance-related annual bonus

25+ days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working / work-from-home model

Car allowance

All professional subscriptions paid

Full survey kit and home office equipment provided

Enhanced parental leave

Private health and life insurance

Pension contributions

Partnership prospects

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Surveyor with MRICS or MCIOB.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commercial building surveys and contract administration.
• Advise on landlord & tenant relations, and perform technical due diligence.
• Prepare robust and commercially astute reports for clients.

Skills

Technical grounding in commercial surveying

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

MRICS

MCIOB

Job description

A client of mine, a long-standing and independent property consultancy known for their quality-driven surveying services across the UK, are looking to speak with an accomplished Chartered Building Surveyor at either Senior or Associate level to support their continued growth across the Northern Home Counties.

Offering the successful Chartered Surveyor the opportunity to take ownership of a tailored survey patch-likely around High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage-this position also presents a clear pathway towards future leadership, with Partnership a real possibility for the right individual.

The Company’s Profile

With a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial surveying work to a wide portfolio of clients, this consultancy has built a strong multi-disciplinary team of Building Surveyors and Structural Engineers throughout the country. Operating independently, they offer flexibility in both working style and progression opportunities-making them well-suited to surveyors looking for autonomy, support, and meaningful career development.

The Senior / Associate Building Surveyor’s Role

As the successful Chartered Surveyor, you’ll be home-based and supported by an established network of technical experts. Your focus will be on delivering professional commercial surveying services across a wide range of sectors. Duties will include:

• Commercial building surveys
• Contract administration
• PPM schedules
• Landlord & tenant advice
• Technical due diligence and dilapidations work

You will liaise directly with clients, preparing technically robust and commercially astute reports. For those interested, there is scope to support team mentoring and new business development.

The Successful Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

• MRICS or MCIOB
• Full UK driving licence

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Strong technical grounding in commercial surveying
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Based within reasonable commuting distance of High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage

In Return?

• £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-related annual bonus
• 25+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working / work-from-home model
• Car allowance
• All professional subscriptions paid
• Full survey kit and home office equipment provided
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private health and life insurance
• Pension contributions
• Partnership prospects for the right individual

If you’re a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded and people-focused consultancy, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.