Senior Building Surveyor

Woodhouse Property Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in construction is seeking a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor to focus on Social and Affordable Housing development. The ideal candidate will deliver projects, act as a Contract Administrator, and mentor junior team members. This role offers a competitive salary up to £80k depending on experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear career progression in a supportive environment. Hybrid working is embedded, allowing flexibility in the workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working

Defined career development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or significant consultancy experience.
• Experience in Social and Affordable Housing projects.
• Ability to manage a strong workload autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in the Social and Affordable Housing sector.
• Act as Contract Administrator on medium to large scale projects.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Experience in Social and Affordable Housing sector

Ability to mentor junior staff

Client management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

A well established, multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior or Associate level Building Surveyor to join its growing team. The role will have a strong focus on Social and Affordable Housing development, working across a varied portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor who is looking to take the next step in a supportive, forward thinking environment where progression is clearly structured and genuinely achievable.

The Role

You will play a key role in the delivery of projects, taking responsibility for both technical and client facing aspects of the work. Contract Administration will form a significant part of the role, with projects regularly valued in excess of £5m.

• Delivering projects within the Social and Affordable Housing sector
• Working across a mix of new build and refurbishment schemes
• Acting as Contract Administrator on medium to large scale projects
• Managing defects and disrepair work
• Preparing specifications and technical documentation
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
• Dealing directly with clients, maintaining strong professional relationships
• Managing your own workload with a high degree of autonomy

There is a clear pathway for progression, with regular reviews beginning at the end of probation. Progression within the business is well evidenced, with many team members having advanced internally — a key driver behind the firm’s strong staff retention.

The Business

The consultancy operates on a genuinely collaborative, one team approach, with multiple service lines working closely together. Cross selling between disciplines is well established and actively encouraged, following a recent strategic review aimed at strengthening collaboration across the business.

The firm is:

• Highly regarded by both clients and employees
• Known for strong levels of repeat business
• Regularly competing against and winning work from larger consultancies
• Proud of a staff retention rate significantly higher than the market average
• Work life balance is a genuine priority.
• Hybrid working is fully embedded, typically offering 2/3 days in the office and 2/3 days working from home, depending on project requirements.

What You Need to Be

You will ideally be:

• MRICS qualified, or able to demonstrate significant consultancy based experience
• Experienced within the Social and Affordable Housing sector
• Exposure to Education and Commercial projects will be highly regarded
• Keen to join a business that supports and actively encourages career progression
• Experienced in managing and mentoring junior staff members
• Comfortable working with autonomy and handling a strong workload
• Confident in dealing directly with clients
• Commercially aware, with an interest in identifying opportunities to cross sell other service lines

What’s in It for You

The role offers a competitive package and a strong platform for long term career development, including:

• Salary up to £80k, depending on experience and level
• A comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension contributions, private medical insurance, an employee benefits scheme and more
• Clearly defined career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working
• A culture where your views and ideas are genuinely listened to and used to help improve how the business operates
• The opportunity to own your own projects and client relationships, with responsibility and trust from day one

To apply, simply click the link and submit your CV.

If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’d like to have an initial, informal conversation about your next move, feel free to give me a call on 07511 759123. You can also connect with me on LI – Rory Thompson.

I’m currently working on a range of opportunities across the property and construction consultancy space, so even if this role isn’t the one, there may be others that align more closely with what you’re looking for.