Chartered Building Surveyor

Barnsdales Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsdales Group seeks a Chartered Building Surveyor to deliver professional surveying across the UK with a hybrid working pattern from the Doncaster head office. You will manage condition surveys, feasibility studies, and contract administration, supporting clients with investment and development decisions while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

You will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, supervise on-site works, and contribute to business development activities

Qualifications

• Strong professional expertise in Building Surveying across commercial and/or residential sectors.
• Experience in Condition Surveys and clear client reports.
• Experience delivering Feasibility Studies with options, costs, risks and recommendations.
• Contract Management experience including administering contracts and monitoring progress.
• Knowledge of Dilapidations, inspections and negotiations for clients.
• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) or working towards chartered accreditation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance schedules and 10-year forecasts.
• Prepare reinstatement cost assessments and feasibility studies.
• Lead major works projects and prepare detailed client reports.
• Manage contracts, oversee on-site works, and liaise with contractors and stakeholders.
• Support clients in investment and development decisions; travel for site visits as needed.

Skills

Building Surveying

Analytical skills

Report-writing

Communication skills

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

Surveying software

Job description

Company Description

Barnsdales is a forward-thinking, dynamic property consultancy operating across the UK, offering expertise in all major property sectors. With more than 110 years of continuous operation, the firm is one of the longest-standing independent property consultancies in the country. Barnsdales is committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused services, backed by a strong track record of successful advisory work. The consultancy is well connected regionally and nationally, providing team members with access to valuable market insight and emerging trends. This environment enables professionals to contribute to strategic and commercial decisions for a diverse range of clients.

Role Description

The Chartered Building Surveyor will perform a broad range of professional surveying duties, including: undertaking planned preventative maintenance schedules (10 year forecasts), reinstatement cost assessments, project management (major works), and preparing condition surveys. The role also involves leading feasibility studies, preparing detailed reports and schedules, and supporting clients in making informed investment and development decisions. Day-to-day work includes managing contracts, overseeing works on-site, liaising with contractors and other stakeholders, and handling dilapidations assessments and negotiations. The Chartered Building Surveyor will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, contribute to business development when required, and maintain high professional and ethical standards in all assignments. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our head office in Doncaster although working nationally, with flexibility to work from home part of the week.

Qualifications

• Strong professional expertise in Building Surveying, with experience across commercial and/or residential sectors.
• Proficiency in conducting Condition Surveys and preparing clear, concise technical reports for clients.
• Experience in delivering Feasibility Studies, including analysis of options, costs, risks, and recommendations.
• Capability in Contract Management, including administering building contracts, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Practical knowledge of Dilapidations, including inspections, schedules, and negotiation on behalf of clients.
• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) in Building Surveying, or working towards chartered accreditation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
• Competence in relevant IT tools and surveying software; full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.