Building Surveyor - London (West End)

EC Recruitment Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected property consultancy in London is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS) with 2-15 years of experience. The ideal candidate will manage pre-acquisition surveys and commercial projects, providing strategic advice to clients. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of £60,000 to £85,000 depending on experience. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment focused on servicing high-profile clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Ongoing investment in people and technology

Qualifications

• 2-15 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Building Surveying.
• Experience in dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and fit-out projects.
• Ability to manage projects independently in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys and due diligence reporting.
• Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations.
• Oversee development monitoring for landlords and tenants.

Skills

Strong commercial surveying experience

Excellent technical skills

Client management skills

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

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

Role overview

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 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.

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