Principal / Senior Building Surveyor

Candidate Source; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Worcester is seeking a Principal / Senior Building Surveyor to manage projects and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate should hold MCIOB/MCIAT/MRICS qualifications and have experience in building surveying, specifically in educational settings. A driving license and Enhanced DBS check are required. This role offers a salary of up to £65,000, performance bonuses, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Paid professional memberships

Company health scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building surveying.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from feasibility to completion.
• Prepare designs and tender documentation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and manage team members.

Skills

Project management expertise

Building pathology

Client-focused approach

Team management experience

Education

MCIOB / MCIAT / MRICS qualified

Job description

Overview

A small, collaborative, and conscientious consultancy dedicated to creating better learning environments for current and future generations are seeking a Principal / Senior Building Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in transforming educational spaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from feasibility studies through to completion.
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Line manage Building Surveyor/s.
• Administer contracts such as JCT and oversee contract management.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Work independently on smaller projects and collaboratively on larger ones.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring projects meet expectations.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursed) due to the nature of the role.
• MCIOB / MCIAT / MRICS qualified.
• Previous experience in building surveying with proven project management expertise.
• Strong understanding of building pathology, ideally within school environments.
• Proactive, client-focused, and collaborative approach.
• Line management of team members within a practice.
• Ability to work flexibly (home, office, and on-site as required).
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).

Salary and Benefits

• You will receive a salary of up to £65,000 plus:
• Annual performance bonus with potential for additional pay increments
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata if part time) plus statutory bank holidays
• Option of 5% employer pension contribution
• Paid professional memberships
• Company health scheme and a wide range of additional benefits
• Flexible working based on trust, part-time considered
• Supportive, friendly team environment

About the role

Supporting schools across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Shropshire they pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, and delivering excellence. If this sounds like the Principal / Senior Building Surveyor role for you, click apply now.

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