Senior / Associate Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Truro is seeking a Senior / Associate Building Surveyor to lead project delivery and business development across Devon and Cornwall. The ideal candidate will be MRICS-qualified with experience in sustainable building solutions and will thrive in a client-facing role. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a clear pathway for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Employer pension contributions

Private healthcare options

Competitive holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Several years of post-qualification experience.
• Broad exposure across professional services.
• Strong understanding of the South West property landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the surveying offer across Devon and Cornwall.
• Lead project delivery and business development.
• Spot opportunities and develop client relationships.

Skills

MRICS qualification or working towards

Experience in project delivery

Client relationship development

Understanding of sustainable building solutions

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Senior / Associate Building Surveyor - Overview

This opportunity is with a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy recognised for its collaborative culture and strong regional presence across the South West of England. Operating across a broad range of sectors, the firm is known for its technical excellence, approachable leadership, and long-standing client relationships in both the public and private sectors. With offices in Plymouth and Truro, they are deeply embedded in the local community and continue to grow sustainably through quality-driven service and team development.

• Salary & Benefits
• £50,000 - £65,000+ depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Employer pension contributions in line with industry standards
• Private healthcare options available
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Clear pathway for promotion and development within an employee-owned business
• Regular team events, strong CPD support, and opportunities to shape the direction of the regional offering

Senior / Associate Building Surveyor - Job Overview

This is a pivotal role for a confident and commercially minded Building Surveyor looking to make a real impact within a regional team. Based out of the Plymouth or Truro office, you'll be supporting the growth of the surveying offer across Devon and Cornwall, with a strong focus on project delivery and business development.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of professional and project-based instructions, including high-profile retrofit schemes and rural estate developments. With a healthy pipeline of public and private sector clients, you'll have the freedom and responsibility to shape your own workload while contributing to the broader success of the team.

Ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, client-facing environment, this role offers the autonomy to lead, influence, and grow.

Senior / Associate Building Surveyor - Responsibilities and Requirements

Job Requirements

• MRICS-qualified (or working towards) Building Surveyor with several years of post-qualification experience
• Broad exposure across professional services and project delivery, with a passion for retrofit and sustainable building solutions
• Confident spotting new opportunities and developing client relationships across the public and private sectors
• Willing to take a hands-on role in project and contract administration, including schemes like rural developments and estate upgrades
• Strong understanding of the South West property and construction landscape, including the ability to identify new work streams
• Friendly, approachable, and collaborative - someone who thrives in a supportive team environment
• Able to work from either the Plymouth or Truro office, with regular regional travel across Devon and Cornwall

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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