Building Surveyor (Ref: 24)

Expedite Recruitment Services; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sickness scheme

Hybrid working

APC training

Job summary

EXPEDITE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED is recruiting a Building Surveyor to join a national property and construction consultancy with a strong South West presence. The role is Exeter-based with hybrid working and regular site surveying across Devon.

The ideal candidate will have RICS membership or be working towards Chartered status, and experience in building surveying, regulations knowledge, and client liaison. APC training and professional support are offered.

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS or working towards Chartered status.
• Proven experience in a Building Surveying role.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and construction legislation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in line with RICS standards and best practice.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Lead delivery of high-quality client-focused projects.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for refurbishments and new-builds.
• Produce tender documentation and administer contracts; monitor site work.
• Carry out building condition surveys and planned maintenance.

Skills

RICS membership

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

RICS membership or Chartered status in progress

Job description

Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £44,000
Hours: 37 hours per week

ERS is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, national property and construction consultancy with a strong regional presence in the South West. The organisation delivers a wide range of professional services to public and private sector clients across the UK, combining local expertise with national capability.

The role will be based from a modern Exeter office with excellent access to the M5, alongside a flexible and agile working approach that supports hybrid working. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a significant amount of site-based surveying, primarily across Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a multidisciplinary consultancy, providing professional building surveying and maintenance consultancy services across a varied project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver projects in accordance with RICS standards and best practice

Provide technical and advisory guidance to clients, stakeholders, and internal team members

Lead and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, client-focused projects and services

Prepare specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for improvement, refurbishment, and new-build schemes

Produce tender documentation and undertake contract administration, project management, and site monitoring duties

Carry out building condition surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidations, measured surveys, and planned maintenance

Undertake defect analysis, research, and preparation of technical reports

Contribute to conservation projects, including investigation of materials, repair methodologies, and quality control

Achieve a fee-earning target of approximately 90% and support wider business plan objectives

Travel to other offices and sites as required

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of relevant commercial experience and recognised industry training, including:

Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or working towards Chartered status

Proven experience in a similar Building Surveying role

Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients

Confidence working independently or as part of a large multidisciplinary team

Experience across new-build and refurbishment projects

Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and related construction legislation

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary up to £44,000

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension and sickness scheme

Funded professional fees

Hybrid working arrangements

Access to company discounts and benefits

Structured APC training programme and RICS Professional Qualification Support Package

Ongoing support, development, and progression opportunities within a growing consultancy