Building Surveyor - Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA)

Joshua Robert Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business in the UK property sector is seeking a detail-oriented RCA Building Surveyor. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Reinstatement Cost Assessments, ensuring compliance with property legislation, and supporting project delivery teams. This role offers competitive salary and travel coverage, along with opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and travel coverage

Work on a variety of building types and client portfolios

Ongoing CPD and career development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) and major works.
• Strong understanding of property legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) to RICS standards.
• Supervise major works ensuring high-quality delivery and contractor performance.
• Build relationships with clients and contractors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Building Surveyor

Job description

Job Opportunity: RCA Building Surveyor

Field-based – Hampshire/Sussex & Cambridgeshire/Nottingham

Full Time – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking to take on a technically engaging role with a broad regional remit? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional services business delivering high-quality surveying solutions across the UK property sector.

We are looking for a detail-driven and commercially astute RCA Building Surveyor to conduct Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) in accordance with RICS guidelines and provide expert support to the wider surveying and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) to RICS standards.
• Survey properties and prepare specifications of works and documentation under CDM 2015.
• Ensure compliance with Section 20 consultation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
• Supervise major works to ensure high-quality delivery, strong customer care, and contractor performance.
• Support the Regional Surveying and Projects Manager on technically intensive or complex projects.
• Share technical knowledge across the team and contribute to internal CPD and training.
• Build strong working relationships with consultants and contractors to drive performance and value.
• Identify new business opportunities and assist in developing external client relationships.
• Lead or support key improvement projects to enhance team capability and services.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Building Surveyor with proven experience in RCAs and major works delivery.
• Strong understanding of property legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Confident communicator who can build rapport with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• A proactive team player who can also take ownership of individual projects.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and travel coverage for field-based work.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of building types and client portfolios.
• Be part of a team committed to professional growth, high standards, and innovation.
• Ongoing CPD and career development support.

Apply now to take the next step in your surveying career with an organisation that values quality, technical excellence, and teamwork.