Chartered Senior Building Surveyor

Celnor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days annual leave (+ birthday off)

Private healthcare

CPD and training support

Job summary

CHPK Group, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a Chartered Senior Building Surveyor to lead high‑quality professional Building Surveying services for a diverse commercial property portfolio in London. You will manage surveys, due diligence, dilapidations, and maintenance planning while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires MRICS status, a Building Surveying degree, and experience in consultancy and project-based services.

Qualifications

• MRICS status with chartered professional qualification.
• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and building pathology.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a broad range of professional Building Surveying instructions including due diligence and surveys.
• Manage refurbishment and fit-out projects from inception to completion with QA and QA checks.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused technical advice to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Prepare fee proposals, support bids and contribute to revenue and business development.
• Mentor Graduate and Assistant Building Surveyors and support APC candidates.
• Ensure projects comply with RICS standards and CHPK quality standards.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Report writing

Client management

Business development

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

MRICS / Chartered status

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Chartered Senior Building Surveyor

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London - Central

Reporting To: David Kelly

Compensation: £55,000 - £65,000 / year

Description

Chartered Senior Building Surveyor CHPK Group Who we are

CHPK are a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. With a reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach, we work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise developments.

We’re proud of our collaborative culture, where people are supported, ideas are shared, and every team member is valued. If you’re looking to work in a place where your contribution matters and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

We are looking for a Chartered Senior Building Surveyor who will play a key role in delivering high-quality professional building surveying services across a diverse portfolio of commercial property and client instructions. The role combines technical excellence, client relationship management, project delivery, and commercial awareness to support both client objectives and the continued growth of the Building Consultancy business.

The Senior Building Surveyor will lead and manage a range of building surveying commissions, provide expert technical advice, support junior team members, and contribute to business development activities. The role requires a strong understanding of building pathology, contract administration, project delivery, and professional consultancy services.

The role would suit an experienced chartered professional who is technically capable, commercially aware and looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing consultancy.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of a broad range of professional Building Surveying instructions, including technical due diligence, building condition surveys, defect investigations, dilapidations and planned maintenance advice.
• Manage refurbishment, fit-out and improvement projects from inception through to completion, including specifications, tendering, Contract Administration and site inspections.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, providing clear, practical and commercially focused technical advice.
• Build and develop strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business and wider consultancy services.
• Prepare fee proposals, support bids and contribute to team revenue, profitability and business development activity.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Graduate and Assistant Building Surveyors, including supporting APC candidates.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with RICS standards, statutory requirements, internal governance and CHPK quality standards.

Who you are

Ideally, you will have:

• MRICS status and a degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong consultancy experience across professional and project-based Building Surveying services.
• Good technical knowledge of commercial property, building pathology, landlord and tenant matters and relevant legislation.
• Experience delivering construction, refurbishment and Contract Administration projects.
• Strong report writing, client management and business development skills.
• Commercial awareness with solid project and financial management experience.
• A professional, organised and proactive approach, with strong communication skills and a commitment to quality.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and Christmas shutdown (2–4 days)
• Private healthcare and generous benefits package
• Ongoing CPD, training, and certification support
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to gain exposure to modern IT systems, cloud services, and cross-company projects

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.