Building Surveyor – Solve Defects & Lead Refurbishments

Blackedge Consulting; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting in Portsmouth is seeking a Building Surveyor to join a multidisciplinary property, design and engineering consultancy. You will move beyond defect identification to advise clients and work across technical disciplines, supporting maintenance and ongoing improvement of their properties.

Your role includes inspections, condition surveys, defect investigation and preparing schedules, reports and refurbishment specifications with a focus on practical, commercially sensible

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building construction, defects and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate confidently and provide practical advice.
• A Building Surveying qualification, RICS accreditation or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking building inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments.
• Investigating defects and recommending practical, commercially sensible solutions.
• Preparing technical reports, schedules of condition and refurbishment specifications.
• Advise clients on maintenance, building compliance and lifecycle considerations.
• Supporting refurbishment and remedial projects through technical advice, contractor liaison and site involvement.
• Working collaboratively with surveying, design, engineering and project delivery colleagues.

Skills

Building surveying

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Building Surveying qualification

Job description

Blackedge Consulting in Portsmouth is seeking a Building Surveyor to join a multidisciplinary property, design and engineering consultancy. You will move beyond defect identification to advise clients and work across technical disciplines, supporting maintenance and ongoing improvement of their properties.

Your role includes inspections, condition surveys, defect investigation and preparing schedules, reports and refurbishment specifications with a focus on practical, commercially sensible