Lead Building Investigation Specialist

Pertemps Milton Keynes; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Volunteer days

Share scheme after 6 months

Employee discounts app

Eyecare scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks a Senior Building Surveyor (Investigations / Building Pathology) to lead complex defect investigations from start to finish. The role is based in Leighton Buzzard and offers a salary of £41,000–£50,000 plus a car or allowance, with permanent, full-time hours.

You will own projects, advise clients, and progress into leadership, working on technically challenging buildings while mentoring junior staff and shaping improvements within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Background in Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with building investigations / defect diagnosis.
• Strong reporting and client-facing skills.
• Ready to take ownership or step up into project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a range of building investigation and pathology projects, acting as the key point of contact for clients.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and interpret results.
• Produce clear, practical, client-facing reports and manage project programme, budget and quality.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical and process improvements.

Skills

Building Surveying

Investigation experience

Client-facing reporting

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Professional qualification in Building Surveying (RICS/ICE/CIOB desirable)

Tools

GPR

Ultrasonic testing

Job description

Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks a Senior Building Surveyor (Investigations / Building Pathology) to lead complex defect investigations from start to finish. The role is based in Leighton Buzzard and offers a salary of £41,000–£50,000 plus a car or allowance, with permanent, full-time hours.

You will own projects, advise clients, and progress into leadership, working on technically challenging buildings while mentoring junior staff and shaping improvements within a growing consultancy.