Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor

Currie & Brown; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Manchester seeks an experienced Chartered / Senior Building Surveyor to join its team. In this role, you will manage diverse building surveying services, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include maintaining client relationships and producing accurate project documentation. Candidates should have a BSc in Building Surveying, MRICS accreditation preferred, and skills in AutoCAD. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying across sectors like higher education, local government, and healthcare.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and surveys.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Client-facing skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Education

BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent

Chartered membership (MRICS)

Tools

AutoCAD

NBS

MS Project

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About The Role

Chartered / Senior Building Surveyor

Location : Manchester

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Chartered / Senior Building Surveyor to join our Manchester office. You will be part of a collaborative building surveying team delivering professional and project-related services across both private and public sector clients.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-quality project delivery, support client relationships, and enhance our reputation as a preferred service provider. You will also have the chance to mentor colleagues and share knowledge across projects, contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.

About the Role

In this role, you will manage and deliver a wide range of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys, and dilapidations. You will work across multiple sectors, supporting project teams to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, project teams, and stakeholders
• Assist in managing client / project teams to deliver services profitably and on schedule
• Undertake site visits, surveys, and meetings with contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and colleagues
• Produce accurate and timely project outputs, reports, and documentation
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients through meetings, negotiations, and correspondence

What We’re Looking For

• BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent
• Chartered membership (MRICS) advantageous
• Strong technical writing, communication, and client‑facing skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS, MS Project, and Microsoft Office suite beneficial
• Experience across sectors such as higher education, local government, and healthcare beneficial
• Exposure to both private and public sector clients
• Skills in surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs, and maintenance
• Well‑organised, proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A professional, flexible, and collaborative team player with a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude

About The Company

Currie & Brown is a global leader in physical asset management and construction consultancy, with offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific. We combine international reach with a collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation, and the contribution of every team member.

Why Currie & Brown?

Currie & Brown is a global leader in physical asset management and construction consultancy, with offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific. We combine international reach with a collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation, and the contribution of every team member.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Disability Confident Committed Employer, and supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Join us and help shape the future of building surveying at Currie & Brown