Building Surveyor in Manchester

Brandon James Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Manchester team. This role offers the chance to manage diverse building surveying projects, mentor junior colleagues, and influence business development. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project-based building surveying and hold MRICS certification. Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 with benefits including annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Annual performance bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Ongoing professional development & mentoring

Support for chartership and membership fees

Qualifications

• Strong experience in professional and project-based Building Surveying.
• Ability to act as both Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent.
• Experience delivering commissions from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of building surveying commissions.
• Providing expert dilapidations and party wall advice.
• Engaging with clients to develop key stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Professional Building Surveying

Technical Knowledge of Construction Methods

Client Communication

Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Office

Surveying Software

Job description

Overview

Representing a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with a national presence and an excellent reputation across both public and private sector projects, I am looking to speak with an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their growing Manchester team, offering the opportunity to lead high-profile projects, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

This opportunity offers the successful Senior Building Surveyor the chance to work on a diverse and high-profile portfolio, ranging from dilapidations and party wall advice to large-scale construction projects including new builds, refurbishments, and maintenance works. It also offers a genuine platform for career progression, mentorship responsibilities, and access to broader business development activities.

The Company’s Profile

With an established footprint across the UK, this consultancy has built a robust reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects and professional surveying services. They offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and excellence in delivery.

Their Building Surveying division continues to expand across the North, with Manchester playing a key role in the strategic growth of the business.

The Senior Building Surveyor’s Role

As the successful Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for managing building surveying commissions end-to-end – from feasibility and design through to contract administration and post-completion reviews.

You will work closely with Directors and clients to plan service delivery, manage consultants, and maintain high standards of technical excellence across all workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of building surveying commissions
• Providing expert dilapidations, party wall and defect analysis advice
• Supporting project delivery for refurbishments, new builds and maintenance works
• Engaging with clients and developing key stakeholder relationships
• Quality monitoring and contract administration
• Assisting in fee bids and supporting business development initiatives
• Coaching junior team members and supporting their career progression
• Collaborating across disciplines to support the wider consultancy offering
• Maintaining commercial awareness and profitability of projects
• Ensuring compliance with professional and internal standards, including QA processes

The Successful Senior Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Experience & Attributes

• Strong experience in professional and project-based Building Surveying
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction methods and legislation
• Ability to act as both Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Experience delivering commissions from inception to completion
• Ability to mentor junior staff and support internal knowledge-sharing
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant surveying software
• Commercially aware and delivery-focused

In Return

• £55,000 – £65,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual performance bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Ongoing professional development & mentoring
• Support for chartership and membership fees

If you’re a Senior Building Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.