Principal Building Surveyor - Brandon James

Brandon James; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm based in the UK is seeking a Principal Chartered Building Surveyor to join their London team. In this role, you will focus on commercial projects, providing technical advisory services and mentoring junior colleagues. The position offers a salary range of £90,000 - £110,000, along with 28 days annual leave and various benefits, including private health cover and professional development support. This is an ideal opportunity for career progression in a collaborative environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Focus on commercial building surveying including technical advisory services.
• Manage financial performance and service delivery.
• Develop managerial skills and mentor junior surveyors.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Multi-discipline experience in building surveying

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

MRICS qualified with 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
• Strong organisational skills, able to balance multiple instructions simultaneously
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and flexibility

Ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues

Strong organisational skills, able to balance multiple instructions simultaneously

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.