Client Side - Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to manage a diverse portfolio across Essex and East Anglia. This role includes overseeing building surveying, project delivery, and compliance across approximately 90 sites. The ideal candidate will have chartered status, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to health and safety. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus up to 30%

Flexible working

Private medical plan

Free shares and company pension

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a building surveying role.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Experience in a large-scale, multi-site organization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acting as building custodian ensuring all properties are maintained.
• Managing an annual capex and revenue budget (circa £5m).
• Overseeing statutory inspections and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Chartered status (CIOB, CABE or RICS)

Excellent stakeholder management

Proactive solutions-driven approach

Strong focus on Health & Safety

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor - Home Based

Location: Essex & East Anglia  Contract: Full-time  Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Join one of the UK's most best known brands.

Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor with a strong background in facilities and property maintenance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team responsible for the asset management of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across Essex and parts of East Anglia.

This role combines professional surveying expertise with operational leadership. You ll take full responsibility for a defined geographical area, overseeing building surveying, project delivery, statutory compliance, and maintenance management across approximately 90 sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as building custodian across your portfolio, ensuring all properties are maintained to be safe, legal, and fit for purpose.
• Managing an annual capex and revenue budget (circa £5m), ensuring best value and compliance with internal governance.
• Overseeing statutory inspections and regulatory compliance, liaising with authorities including EHO, Environment Agency, Fire Officers, and Planning & Building Control.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date data across internal systems.
• Responding proactively to maintenance issues and managing key suppliers and contractors.
• Collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders to support operational and strategic goals.

What You ll Need

• Chartered status (CIOB, CABE or RICS)
• Proven experience in a building surveying role
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach with a strong focus on Health & Safety
• Experience in a large-scale, multi-site organisation is advantageous
• Background in retail, hospitality, or licensed premises is a bonus
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across your region

What s In It For You?

• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus up to 30% of your salary
• Buy up to two extra weeks of holiday
• Flexible working to support work-life balance
• Private medical plan
• Free shares and company pension
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to wellbeing resources, shopping discounts, and more

Why Join?

You ll be part of a business with a long-standing heritage and a forward-thinking culture that values people as much as performance. With a collaborative team, clear responsibilities, and opportunities for professional development, this is a role where your expertise will make a tangible impact.