Principal Building Surveyor

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

Job summary

A global multi-disciplinary consultancy in Greater London seeks a Principal Level Chartered Building Surveyor to join their established L&I Technical Due Diligence & Commercial Building Surveying team. This role offers a diverse range of commercial projects and a clear career growth path. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE, strong technical advisory skills, and a proven ability to lead and mentor junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 – £110,000 along with generous benefits.

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 and qualifications support

Mentoring scheme

Global career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years PQE in commercial building surveying.
• Proven experience in consultancy.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial building surveying projects.
• Manage financial performance and budgets.
• Support the development of junior surveyors.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership and mentoring

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying (or related field) and MRICS qualified

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.

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.