Client Side Building Surveyor - Home Based

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

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency based in Essex is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to manage a diverse portfolio across Essex and East Anglia. This full-time role involves overseeing building surveying, project delivery, and compliance for approximately 90 sites. Ideal candidates will have chartered status and relevant experience, alongside strong stakeholder management skills. Benefits include a company car, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus up to 30% of salary

Private medical plan

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acting as building custodian across your portfolio.
• Managing an annual capex and revenue budget (circa £5m).
• Overseeing statutory inspections and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Chartered status (CIOB, CABE or RICS)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proactive solutions-driven approach

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 recognisable 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.