Commercial Building Surveyor

Brandon James; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor to join their team. This role involves delivering a broad range of surveying services for public and private sector clients, engaging in various projects from healthcare to education. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Building Surveying, be MRICS qualified or working towards it, and have strong project management skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and a flexible, supportive working environment.

Benefits

£55,000 – £65,000 salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible and remote working opportunities

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Professional membership support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Team building and social events

Additional paid volunteering leave

Mental wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor with a relevant degree.
• Experience in building surveys and professional services.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full spectrum of professional surveying services.
• Conduct building surveys and condition assessments.
• Administer contracts and manage project documentation.

Skills

Project management capabilities

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Commercial astuteness

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS or working towards chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

NBS

Job description

Job Overview

A client of mine, a value‑led, people‑focused property and construction consultancy recognised for delivering inspirational and practical design solutions, is keen to speak with a talented Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor to join their Cambridge office.

Company Profile

Originally established in the 1930s, this dynamic, medium‑sized consultancy has a strong nationwide presence and delivers integrated design and technical services across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, defence and residential. They are well known for a people‑first culture, a flexible working approach and a commitment to improving the communities in which they work.

Role Overview

The successful Building Surveyor will deliver the full spectrum of professional and project‑based surveying services, working across both public and private sector clients. Projects span healthcare, education, commercial and local‑authority schemes, offering genuine variety and long‑term development. You will be involved in:

• Design and specification of works
• Contract administration and clerk‑of‑works duties
• Building surveys, condition surveys and dilapidations
• Defect diagnosis and pre‑acquisition surveys
• Party wall matters and neighbourly issues
• Preparing tender documentation, analysing tenders and advising clients

You will work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and professional standards.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Degree in Building Surveying
• MRICS or working towards chartership
• Experience across building surveys and professional services
• Strong project management capabilities
• Well‑organised, commercially astute and proactive
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and NBS beneficial
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• £55,000 – £65,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and festival shutdown
• Flexible and remote working opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Professional membership support
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Season ticket loan (if applicable)
• Death in service benefit
• Team building and social events
• Early finish incentives
• Additional paid volunteering leave
• Health and mental wellbeing programmes
• Employee referral scheme
• Supportive, inclusive working culture

If you are a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to progress your career within a people‑focused consultancy in Cambridge, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.