Location: Bristol / South West Salary: DOE and market-related Working Arrangement: Hybrid Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
About the Company
We are working with an independent building and property consultancy providing professional surveying, project management and construction advice across a diverse range of sectors.
With experience spanning commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, residential and heritage properties, the business delivers practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to each client's needs.
The consultancy places a strong emphasis on technical expertise, high-quality service, sustainability and building long-term client relationships. With a collaborative, people-focused approach, the business values professional integrity, practical advice and a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for its clients.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join a growing consultancy and contribute to a varied portfolio of building surveying instructions and property projects.
This role would suit a commercially minded surveyor who enjoys working directly with clients, managing their own workload and delivering high-quality technical advice.
You will work across a range of property types, undertaking building surveys, identifying defects, providing recommendations and supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their buildings. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to project delivery and develop lasting client relationships within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake building condition surveys, pre-acquisition surveys and schedules of condition across a range of commercial and other property types.
- Inspect buildings to identify defects, assess their causes and recommend appropriate remedial works.
- Prepare clear, accurate and technically robust survey reports, including practical recommendations and cost considerations where appropriate.
- Advise clients on building maintenance, repair, compliance and property-related matters.
- Manage surveying instructions from the initial client brief through to report delivery and follow-up advice.
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and longer-term asset management strategies.
- Prepare specifications and schedules of work for repair, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
- Assist with project management, contract administration and the delivery of building works where required.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
- Manage competing priorities, deadlines and budgets while maintaining high professional standards.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
- A degree in Building Surveying or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience in a building surveying role, preferably within a consultancy environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defect diagnosis, repair and maintenance.
- Experience preparing building survey reports, specifications and schedules of work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and deadlines.
- A proactive, professional and client-focused approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of individual instructions.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites, where required.
Desirable Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Commercial and industrial building surveying.
- Pre-acquisition and condition surveys.
- Planned preventative maintenance and property asset management.
- Defect diagnosis and remedial works.
- Contract administration and project management.
- Heritage, education, healthcare or public-sector properties.
- Developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive, market-related salary, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid working, offering flexibility between home and office.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- The opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors.
- A collaborative, people-focused environment that values technical excellence, professional integrity and strong client relationships.
Why Join?
- Varied project portfolio: Work across a diverse range of property types and industry sectors.
- Client-focused culture: Build lasting relationships and deliver practical, commercially focused advice.
- Professional responsibility: Take ownership of surveying instructions and contribute to successful project delivery.
- Technical development: Broaden your expertise across building surveys, maintenance, specifications and project-related work.
- Collaborative environment: Join a specialist team that values professional integrity, teamwork and high-quality service.
- Sustainability and quality: Contribute to projects that prioritise thoughtful property advice and effective long-term solutions.
- Opportunity to make an impact: Play a meaningful role in the continued growth and development of an independent consultancy.