Client Side Senior Building Surveyor opportunity, West Midlands

Turner Property Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor for an in-house role within a collaborative Estates team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will manage diverse projects, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes. Must be RICS Chartered with strong problem-solving skills and experience in contract administration. The position offers a salary up to £75,000 plus benefits, along with career development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of building surveying disciplines.
• Experience in professional work and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering works including alterations, defect diagnosis, and oversight.
• Manage the instruction and performance of external consultants.
• Conduct design, contract administration, and project control.

Skills

Building surveying disciplines

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Health and safety compliance

Education

RICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Tools

MS Office

Horizon

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor – In-House / Estates Team

Salary up to £75,000 + Benefits

Project Delivery | In‑House Role | Professional Development

Turner Property Recruitment are pleased to be working with a well‑established organisation seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join their in‑house surveying team within a larger Estates Department. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of projects including new build, refurbishment, tenant alterations, defect diagnosis and project monitoring, providing professional surveying services to support the wider business.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Asset Management team, in‑house solicitors, property managers, contractors and consultants to deliver high‑quality outcomes for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Take instructions and assist in delivering works including strip outs, white boxing, alterations, defect diagnosis and oversight of tenant proposals
• Manage the instruction and performance of external consultants
• Provide pre‑acquisition advice and summarise building surveys for investment purposes
• Conduct design, contract administration and project control pre and post contract
• Engage, advise and manage third‑party specialists including building control and planning
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations
• Maintain project trackers, prepare specifications, schedules of work and draft standard contract forms
• Collate project documentation and provide defect diagnosis and remedial specifications
• Monitor development and refurbishment/conversion projects as employer’s representative
• Manage business communications including reports, meetings, briefings and consultations
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery responses
• Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Person Specification

• RICS Chartered Building Surveyor
• Solid understanding of building surveying disciplines
• Experience in professional work and contract administration
• Strong health, safety and compliance knowledge
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion
• Effective communicator at all levels within the organisation
• Experience developing briefs and scopes of work from feasibility to site completion
• Ability to advise confidently on budgets and value for money for construction and repair projects
• Pragmatic, business‑focused and hands‑on approach
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
• Demonstrated leadership skills when working with colleagues and consultants

Qualifications / Training

• RICS Chartered Building Surveyor (essential)
• Knowledge of databases such as Horizon is beneficial
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant computer software
• Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 + benefits
• Exposure to a wide variety of professional and project‑based building surveying work
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, supportive in‑house Estates team
• Clear career development and professional growth opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexible hours where possible

This role is ideal for a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to take ownership of diverse projects in a hands‑on, professional in‑house role within a structured Estates team.

Apply today or contact Turner Property Recruitment in confidence to discuss this opportunity further.