Senior Associate Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international real estate consultancy is seeking a talented Associate or Senior Associate Building Surveyor to join their high-performing team in London. This role offers the chance to work with a respected team, contribute to various projects, and engage in mentoring junior surveyors. With a culture of autonomy and progression, the company values employee growth and provides competitive benefits, including a salary between £65,000 and £75,000, along with numerous perks.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

5% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + your birthday off

Cycle to work scheme

EV car scheme

Access to retail discounts

Longevity awards

Regular events and charity involvement

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering core professional surveying services.
• Confident in client-facing settings and managing key stakeholders.
• Proactive and personable approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of professional instructions including dilapidations and contract administration.
• Manage all phases of the dilapidations process from survey to negotiation.
• Support and develop junior surveyors with structured mentoring.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Report writing

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

A leading international real estate consultancy with an independent spirit and forward-thinking approach, are looking to speak with a talented Associate or Senior Associate Building Surveyor to join their high-performing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most respected Building Surveying teams, with direct access to industry-recognised experts, a broad range of high-quality clients, and a culture that truly values autonomy, progression, and collaboration.

The Company’s Profile

With over 500 professionals across 24 offices throughout the UK and Europe, my client supports owners, occupiers, developers and investors across the full real estate lifecycle. Their strength lies in their people-first approach – delivering tailored advice with technical excellence, while offering a platform that genuinely enables career growth, professional recognition, and flexibility.

Known for their entrepreneurial culture, they empower surveyors to develop their own specialist interests, whilst promoting a team-first environment rooted in openness and shared success.

The Associate / Senior Associate Building Surveyor Role

You’ll play a key role in the delivery of professional Building Surveying services to a well-established client base, spanning sectors such as industrial, commercial offices, retail, and mixed-use. Depending on your level, you will also be expected to contribute to the mentoring of junior surveyors and the wider growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on a range of professional instructions including dilapidations, landlord and tenant matters, reinstatement cost assessments, technical due diligence, and contract administration

• Manage all phases of the dilapidations process – from survey to negotiation

• Maintain and grow relationships with an existing, lucrative client base

• Support and develop junior surveyors, graduates and apprentices through structured mentoring and APC guidance

• Contribute to service delivery improvements and support senior leadership on business development initiatives

• Work collaboratively with other business areas to deliver a seamless service to clients

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Qualifications:

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Experience & Attributes:

• Strong experience delivering core professional surveying services, particularly dilapidations

• Confident in client-facing settings with experience managing key stakeholders

• Able to manage projects from inception to completion or eager to step into a more autonomous role

• Excellent report writing and communication skills

• Commercially aware, with experience in office, industrial, retail, or mixed-use sectors

• A proactive and personable approach, with a passion for continuous improvement

In Return?

• £65,000 – £75,000

• Private medical insurance and life assurance

• Season ticket loan

• 5% employer pension contribution

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off

• Cycle to work scheme

• EV car scheme

• Access to retail discounts, gym schemes, and wellbeing support

• Longevity awards

• Clear progression path and dedicated career development support

• Hybrid working policy with flexible hours

• Sociable team culture with regular events, lunches, and charity involvement

If you’re an Associate or Senior Associate Building Surveyor looking to join a leading consultancy that empowers you to shape your future, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.