Building Surveyor – Portfolio & Property Management

Cobalt Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is assisting a Birmingham-based property organisation to hire a Building Surveyor who will operate beyond traditional consultancy, gaining exposure to the commercial and operational side of real estate.

In this role, you will support a diverse portfolio, overseeing maintenance, major works, and refurbishment while coordinating with contractors, leaseholders and property managers to protect value and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, property maintenance, refurbishment or major works.
• Confidence identifying building defects and recommending remedial solutions.
• Understanding of property legislation, building regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with contractors, property managers and other stakeholders.
• A proactive, organized approach with the confidence to take responsibility for your own projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing planned maintenance, major repairs and refurbishment programmes across the portfolio.
• Preparing specifications and schedules of works, from smaller maintenance projects to substantial property improvements.
• Overseeing contractors and external consultants, monitoring quality, progress and delivery.
• Working with property management colleagues to diagnose building defects and recommend practical solutions.
• Providing technical advice on insurance claims and reviewing specialist reports.
• Liaising with tenants, leaseholders and residents' associations regarding planned and ongoing works.
• Ensuring compliance with landlord and tenant legislation, building regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting the management team to resolve property challenges and the smooth running of the portfolio.

Skills

Building surveying

Property maintenance

Refurbishment

Major works

Defect diagnosis

Regulations & health & safety

Contractor relationships

Communication

Education

Property/Building surveying qualification

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is assisting a Birmingham-based property organisation to hire a Building Surveyor who will operate beyond traditional consultancy, gaining exposure to the commercial and operational side of real estate.

In this role, you will support a diverse portfolio, overseeing maintenance, major works, and refurbishment while coordinating with contractors, leaseholders and property managers to protect value and drive improvements.