Chartered Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in North London seeks a Building Surveyor to take ownership of hands-on surveying, project management and stakeholder engagement on high-quality residential schemes.

You will carry out condition surveys, prepare specs, manage procurement and act as Contracts Administrator, ensuring delivery to the highest standards. A clear path to progression awaits in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS or MCIOB qualification.
• Strong UK residential surveying experience.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware with ambition to progress.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out condition surveys, defect diagnosis and technical investigations.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Managing procurement and contractor/consultant appointments.
• Acting as Contract Administrator and Employer's Agent across residential projects.
• Monitoring quality, programme, health & safety and overall project delivery.
• Advising on repairs, maintenance, building pathology and statutory compliance.
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting and value engineering.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Managing risk, change control and stakeholder expectations.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.

Skills

UK residential surveying experience

MRICS or MCIOB qualification

Degree in Building Surveying orrelated

Strong UK Building Regulations know‑h

Excellent communication & stakeholder"

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proactive, commercially aware

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Building Surveyor

North London | Excellent Career Progression

Build your career. Shape exceptional residential projects.

Looking for a Building Surveying role where you can take real ownership, work across high-quality residential developments and have a clear route to progression?

We're working with a fast-growing property management and development business with an expanding portfolio across the UK. They're looking to bring an ambitious Building Surveyor into their North London team, offering the chance to play a key role in delivering and maintaining a diverse range of residential assets.

From refurbishment and remedial works through to new-build developments, you'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle - providing technical expertise, managing delivery and helping ensure every project meets the highest standards.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position combining building surveying, project management and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own projects, work closely with contractors and consultants, and provide practical advice that directly influences project outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out condition surveys, defect diagnosis and technical investigations.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Managing procurement and contractor/consultant appointments.
• Acting as Contract Administrator and Employer's Agent across residential projects.
• Monitoring quality, programme, health & safety and overall project delivery.
• Advising on repairs, maintenance, building pathology and statutory compliance.
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting and value engineering.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Managing risk, change control and stakeholder expectations.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.

About You

We're looking for a Building Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership and wants to play a bigger role in the delivery of high-quality residential projects.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS or MCIOB qualification.
• Strong UK residential surveying experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge across construction, refurbishment and maintenance.
• A good understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant property legislation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach and ambition to progress.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business with genuine growth plans, where your expertise will be valued and your career can develop alongside the organisation.

You’ll gain:

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility from day one.
• A clear opportunity to progress as the business continues to expand.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas can make a difference.
• The chance to work on projects where you can see the direct impact of your expertise.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.