Chartered Building Surveyor

Whitestone Resourcing Limited; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency seeks an experienced Principal Surveyor (RICS Chartered) to lead survey activities and asset strategy across the UK. The candidate will manage a small team, develop maintenance strategies, and ensure safety compliance. Required qualifications include a RICS charter, strong construction knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This role offers a salary up to £70,000 along with a company car, bonus, and extensive benefits in a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company car or equivalent £ value

20% bonus

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% pension contribution

Extensive training and CPD support

Qualifications

• Mandatory RICS Chartered status.
• Strong experience in building construction and services.
• Ability to manage and mentor a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead condition surveys and technical reporting.
• Develop maintenance and upgrade strategies.
• Support capital works and asset planning.

Skills

RICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Building construction knowledge

CDM Regulations understanding

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Principal Surveyor (RICS Chartered)

Hybrid | National Travel | Up to £70,000 + Car (or £ value) + 20% Bonus + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Would suit locations: Midlands, Staffordshire etc areas to facilitate nationwide travel

We're seeking an experienced RICS‑Chartered Building Surveyor to step into a senior role leading survey activity, capital project input and asset strategy across a diverse national estate. If you have public sector or secure‑environment experience and enjoy managing people and stakeholders, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of condition surveys, defect analysis and technical reporting
• Develop repair, maintenance, lifecycle and upgrade strategies
• Oversee and support capital works and asset replacement planning
• Manage and mentor a small team of Surveyors and QS/Estimators
• Help prepare project briefs, specifications, scopes and tender documentation
• Support procurement, tender evaluation and contractor selection
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver estate, safety and compliance objectives

Essential Requirements

• RICS Chartered Building Surveyor - mandatory
• Strong experience in building construction, fabric and building services
• Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations
• Experience leading or managing a small surveying or technical team
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement/tender processes
• Flexibility for national travel, including overnight stays

Highly Advantageous Experience

• Government or public sector estates
• MoJ, MoD, defence or justice environments
• Custodial, secure, detention or critical operational sites
• PFI/PPP or complex FM‑led estates

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000
• Company car (or £ value) + 20% bonus + benefits
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• Extensive training, CPD support and development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, retail discounts and employee benefits
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture

Who This Role Suits

• Lead a team and shape surveying standards
• Influence capital planning and asset strategy
• Work across meaningful, complex and operationally sensitive environments
• Take on a role with visibility, responsibility and professional growth