Building Surveyor - London (West End)

EC Property Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

London-based property consultancy is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS) with 2+ years PQE to join the busy Building Surveying team at Senior or Associate level. You will conduct pre-acquisition surveys on high-end residential properties and lead commercial projects including dilapidations, fit-outs, and relocations for blue-chip clients.

You will manage surveys, due diligence, schedules of dilapidations, and cost assessments, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Commercial surveying experience

Pre-acquisition surveys

Dilapidations

Fit-out projects

Client management

Independent project management

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

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 5,000-20,000 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.