Client Side Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Client-Side Building Surveyor to oversee the management and improvement of a diverse commercial estate in England. This role involves delivering building surveying services, managing maintenance projects, and liaising with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be MRICS-qualified or working towards this and possess strong project delivery skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Attractive benefits package

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor or working towards qualification.
• Experience in a commercial property environment.
• Strong understanding of 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.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and tenants.

Skills

Building pathology

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

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