Chartered Building Surveyor

Rider Levett Bucknall; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive consultancy firm in Bristol is looking for an ambitious Building Surveyor to join their client-focused team. This role requires a degree in Building Surveying or a related field along with MRICS membership. Key responsibilities include ensuring value for money, managing complex projects, and maintaining safety and quality standards. The firm offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Health and wellness options

Private healthcare insurance

Continuous learning and development programme

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a similar technical discipline.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Previously employed by a consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business objectives of delivering value for money.
• Manage complex projects proactively and diligently.
• Comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality Standards.

Skills

Strong technical delivery experience

Client facing

Excellent specification writing skills

Project management

Good knowledge of JCT Contracts

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or similar discipline

MRICS or membership of relevant professional body

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious Building Surveyor looking for a rewarding career journey. This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to join and strengthen a successful client focused team and to contribute and share in RLB's exciting journey. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to the role and demonstrate a track record of delivering excellent customer service, promoting knowledge and best practice across projects and achieving successful outcomes for clients.

Role Responsibilities

• To ensure business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established procurement, commercial and contractual strategies
• To comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a similar technical discipline
• MRICS or membership of another relevant professional body
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Good knowledge of JCT Contracts
• Track record in project management of projects from inception to completion
• Evidence of working with multiple stakeholders
• Previously employed by a consultancy
• Experience working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Behaviours

• Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Excellent specification writing skills
• Client facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery
• Able to build long‑term relationships

About RLB

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work‑life balance and competitive maternity and paternity packages
• Well‑Rewarded – A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
• Focus on Wellbeing – Health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance, dental insurance and eyecare vouchers
• Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes
• Additional Benefits – Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions
• Exceptional Exposure – Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions
• Social Responsibility – Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Find out more here: Diversity & Inclusion – RLB | Europe