Building Surveyor or Architect

Morepeople 01780; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morepeople is seeking an Architect or Building Surveyor for a position based in Winchester, Guildford, or Petworth. You will contribute to conservation, rural estate and heritage projects, handling surveys, design and technical specifications.

The role includes design influence, CDM responsibilities, contract administration, procurement and engagement with clients on conservation and listed structures. Ambition to grow within a multi‑disciplinary rural team is desired.

Qualifications

• MRICS, CIOB, RIBA, MCABE, CIAT or equivalent
• Understanding of CDM 2015, building regs, H&S and contractor appointment processes
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Building surveys, design and technical specs
• Principal Designer (CDM), party wall, dilapidations, planned maintenance
• Contract admin and project monitoring
• Tenders, contracts and procurement
• Letters of Engagement, work specs, statutory consents, contractor appointments
• Advice on conservation and historic / listed buildings

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Organisation

Opportunity spotting

Education

MRICS, CIOB, RIBA, MCABE, CIAT or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Contract administration tools

Job description

Architect or Building Surveyor

Winchester, Guildford or Petworth

Conservation, Rural & Heritage Projects

If you love buildings with stories and rural places with character, this one's for you.

We're looking for an Architect or Building Surveyor to join our Architecture & Building Surveying team at Associate or Associate Director level. You'll work on a mix of conservation, rural estate and heritage projects, from historic building preservation to estate improvements and diversification schemes.

What you'll be doing:

• Building surveys, design and technical specs
• Principal Designer (CDM), party wall, dilapidations, planned maintenance
• Contract admin and project monitoring
• Tenders, contracts and procurement
• Letters of Engagement, work specs, statutory consents, contractor appointments
• Advice on conservation and historic / listed buildings

What we'd love to see:

• CAD skills
• Confidence managing client relationships
• Ability to build rapport and spot new opportunities
• Strong client care and communication
• Good organisation and deadline management
• Awareness of project management, Employer's Agent work and reinstatement cost assessments

Qualifications & requirements:

• MRICS, CIOB, RIBA, MCABE, CIAT or equivalent
• Understanding of financial cost management
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, BSA, building regs, H&S and contractor appointment processes

You'll join a friendly, multi‑disciplinary team working closely with rural planning, estate management, forestry, food & farming, renewables and more. Clients include private estates, landowners, institutions and charities, and no two projects are the same.

We're looking for someone who wants to grow, spots opportunities, builds strong relationships and understands the commercial side of projects, while caring about quality and place.