Experienced Building Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A property consultancy is seeking an Experienced Building Surveyor to join their team in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will be chartered (MRICS), proficient in conducting surveys and preparing technical reports, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Regular travel to site locations required. This full-time role includes competitive salary and benefits like flexible working hours and business mileage pay.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable

Business mileage paid

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property surveying.
• Ability to conduct building condition surveys and defect analysis.
• Willingness to obtain MOD security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building condition surveys and defect analysis.
• Prepare professional reports and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other consultants.

Skills

Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent)

Strong analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Knowledge of building pathology

Excellent communication skills

Client management abilities

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Experienced Building Surveyor

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: Circa £55,000

About the company

A well-established property consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to join their professional team, specialising in commercial properties. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in building pathology, condition surveys, defect analysis, and report writing, with a working understanding of fire risk assessments. This role requires a self-motivated and collaborative individual with excellent client management and communication skills.

The company undertakes a significant proportion of its work on the MOD Estate, therefore, experience in this area would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates must hold a clean driving licence and have no criminal record. A DBS check and BPSS clearance will be mandatory, with higher security clearances required as necessary to access the MOD estate.

This is a full-time position offering some flexibility in working hours to support work-life balance. Regular travel to site locations is required, and applicants must be prepared to provide their own vehicle. Office-based collaboration will be important to ensure effective communication across departments and project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Business mileage paid
• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance

Daily Duties

• Conduct building condition surveys and defect analysis
• Prepare professional reports and technical documentation
• Undertake building pathology investigations and fire risk assessments
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other consultants
• Travel regularly to site locations and manage inspection schedules
• Collaborate with internal departments and project teams

Ideal Candidate

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent)
• Experienced in commercial property surveying
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Knowledge of building pathology and fire safety assessments
• Excellent communication and client management abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clean driving licence and ability to obtain MOD security clearances

To apply

To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to [e-mail]. I hope to hear from you soon!