Chartered Building Surveyor

Carrington West; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join their growing Shrewsbury team. The role focuses on refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance and capital expenditure projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and public sector assets.

You will lead commissions, manage client relationships and support the Building Consultancy team’s growth, delivering high-quality consultancy services and technical due diligence.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional recognition.
• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering both project and professional building surveying services.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction technology, building pathology and contract administration.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver work independently.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment, fit-out, repair and maintenance projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertake contract administration duties across a range of project sizes and sectors.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and contract particulars.
• Manage project programmes, costs and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Chair project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor quality, progress and compliance.
• Undertake technical due diligence and building surveys.
• Prepare schedules of condition and dilapidations advice for landlords and tenants.
• Carry out defect diagnosis and provide remedial recommendations.
• Deliver reinstatement cost assessments and planned maintenance advice.
• Produce detailed reports and provide strategic property advice to clients.
• Support and develop long-term client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Client relationships

Project delivery

Contract administration

Education

MRICS qualification

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor

My client are seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join their growing Shrewsbury team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor looking to work across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public sector assets.

The role offers a strong mix of project-led work and professional surveying services, with a particular focus on delivering refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance and capital expenditure projects, while also advising clients on a range of professional matters.

You will play a key role in managing client relationships, leading commissions, and supporting the continued growth of the Building Consultancy team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver refurbishment, fit-out, repair and maintenance projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertake contract administration duties across a range of project sizes and sectors.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and contract particulars.
• Manage project programmes, costs and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Chair project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor quality, progress and compliance.

Professional Services

• Undertake technical due diligence and building surveys.
• Prepare schedules of condition and dilapidations advice for landlords and tenants.
• Carry out defect diagnosis and provide remedial recommendations.
• Deliver reinstatement cost assessments and planned maintenance advice.
• Produce detailed reports and provide strategic property advice to clients.
• Support and develop long-term client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services.

About You

• MRICS qualified.
• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering both project and professional building surveying services.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction technology, building pathology and contract administration.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver work independently.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.

Carrington West's Property & Building Control division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 50+ years' experience in this market.