Client Side Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Client-Side Building Surveyor to manage a diverse commercial estate. In this role, you will oversee maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance projects while providing technical advice on property issues. The position requires MRICS qualification and offers a mix of autonomy and strong internal support, along with competitive salary and benefits. Join a values-driven organization committed to long-term sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor or working towards.
• Solid experience in a commercial property environment.
• Strong understanding of building pathology, construction, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional building surveying services across a diverse commercial estate.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance projects, refurbishments, and asset improvement schemes.
• Provide technical advice on dilapidations and defect diagnosis.

Skills

Building pathology

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Problem-solving

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

We are working with a market-leading organisation that owns and manages a significant and diverse UK-wide commercial estate. With assets ranging from high-profile industrial spaces and retail parks to industrial units and heritage properties, this is a rare opportunity to step into a dynamic, client-side role where your expertise in building surveying will directly impact the performance and longevity of a prestigious portfolio.

The Role

As a Client-Side Building Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the estate. You will be responsible for overseeing planned maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and improvement projects across a broad range of property types. This is a varied and high-profile role with both autonomy and strong internal support, offering a mix of hands-on surveying and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional building surveying services across a diverse commercial estate
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance projects, refurbishments, and asset improvement schemes
• Provide technical advice on dilapidations, defect diagnosis, and compliance issues
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and tenants
• Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Support long-term estate strategy and sustainability objectives

About You

• MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor (or working towards)
• Solid experience in a commercial property environment
• Strong understanding of building pathology, construction, and project delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple projects
• Experience in a client-side or consultancy role highly desirable

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation
• Work on a varied and high-value commercial estate
• Enjoy autonomy, flexible working, and genuine career development opportunities
• Competitive salary, generous pension, and attractive benefits packag