Principal Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Principal Level Chartered Building Surveyor to join their London team. This role involves delivering commercial building surveying services and offers strong career progression opportunities within a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will need a degree in Building Surveying, MRICS qualification, and possess strong client-facing and organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 – £110,000, along with annual leave, bonuses, and professional development support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Death in service benefit

Income protection

Private health cover

Cycle to work scheme

Professional memberships support

Mentoring scheme

Global career progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related field, MRICS qualified with 3+ years PQE.
• Proven experience in commercial building surveying/consultancy.
• Strong ability to manage client relationships and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Focus on commercial building surveying, including Technical Due Diligence.
• Manage financial performance and improve service delivery.
• Lead and mentor junior surveyors while handling multiple projects.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Ability to mentor

Multi-discipline experience

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS qualified (minimum 3 years PQE)

Job description

A client of mine, a global multi-disciplinary consultancy at the forefront of delivering sustainable solutions, is keen to speak with a talented Principal Level Chartered Building Surveyor, with a view to joining their established London-based L&I Technical Due Diligence & Commercial Building Surveying team. Offering the successful Building Surveyor the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of commercial projects while leading and mentoring junior surveyors, this role also provides a clear pathway for professional growth within a thriving and collaborative environment.

The Company’s Profile

With a presence in over 70 countries and a network of more than 36,000 professionals, my client is a leader in improving quality of life through innovative engineering, design, and consultancy services. They are a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients alike, delivering technical excellence and strategic insight to some of the most complex and high-profile projects worldwide.

The Principal Chartered Building Surveyor’s Role

The role will largely focus on commercial building surveying, with a varied workload that includes professional and technical advisory services, such as Technical Due Diligence, condition surveys, LTAs, and PPM schedules, alongside elements of project management.

Working closely with clients, project managers, and team leaders, the successful candidate will ensure efficient service delivery, manage financial performance, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. There will also be opportunities to take on a high level of responsibility, including developing managerial skills and supporting the growth of the commercial building surveying offering.

The Successful Principal Chartered Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

• Degree in Building Surveying (or related field) and MRICS qualified (minimum 3 years PQE)

Knowledge and attributes:

• Proven multi-discipline experience within commercial building surveying/consultancy

• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships

• Commercial awareness and financial acumen, able to manage budgets and profitability

• Ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues

• Strong organisational skills, able to balance multiple instructions simultaneously

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and flexibility

In Return?

• £90,000 – £110,000 (dependent on experience)

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Death in service benefit

• Income protection

• Private health cover – including dental and optical

• Cycle to work scheme

• Professional memberships and qualifications support

• Mentoring scheme / internal learning & development programme

• Global career progression opportunities

If you’re a Principal Level Chartered Building Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.