Building Surveyor - London (West End)

EC Recruitment Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected London-based property consultancy is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS) with 2-15 years' PQE. You will manage a balanced portfolio focusing on pre-acquisition surveys for high-end properties and commercial projects. This role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £85,000 based on experience, and a hybrid working model. Join a team of 120 in a professional and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Engage with high-profile clients

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor with 2-15 years' PQE required.
• Experience with dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and fit-out projects preferred.
• Ability to manage projects independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys, pre-acquisition surveys, and due diligence reporting.
• Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations.
• Deliver feasibility studies and defect diagnoses.
• Oversee development monitoring for landlords and tenants.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to clients.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Strong commercial surveying experience

Excellent technical skills

Client management skills

Ability to manage projects independently

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Role overview

A respected London-based property consultancy is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS) with a minimum of 2 years PQE to join their busy Building Surveying team to come in at either Senior or Associate level.

You will work on a well-balanced portfolio, with around 20% of your time spent on pre-acquisition surveys of high-end residential properties valued between £2 million and £100 million. The majority of your workload will involve commercial work with a significant amount of occupier-side corporate projects, including fit-outs, dilapidations, and office relocations for blue-chip clients.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys, pre-acquisition surveys, and due diligence reporting.
• Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations.
• Produce Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
• Deliver feasibility studies, defect diagnosis, and planned maintenance strategies.
• Oversee development monitoring for landlords, tenants, and funders.
• Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent on refurbishment, fit-out, and new build projects.
• Manage occupier-side fit-outs and relocations (typically 5,000-20,000 sq ft).
• Coordinate with Project Management and Quantity Surveying teams.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to corporate occupier and high-end residential clients.

Candidate profile

• MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor with 2-15 years' PQE.
• Strong commercial surveying experience; some residential experience advantageous.
• Experience of dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and fit-out projects preferred.
• Excellent technical, reporting, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

Team & culture

Join a London office with 120 staff and a 20-strong Project & Building Consultancy team. Work in a professional, collaborative environment servicing commercial, residential, and rural clients.

Hybrid working model: typically three days in the office, two from home (site visits count as office days).

Why apply?

Competitive salary: £60,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.

Engage with high-profile corporate and residential clients.

Be part of a company with a strategic growth plan, a flat structure, and a heritage of quality.

Benefit from strong leadership, ongoing investment in people and technology, and a partner-led culture.

Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. You can find all his details on LinkedIn.