Senior Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays (well‑

Pension (3% employer contribution)

Membership fees covered

Death in service

Health cash plan

Training & development

Company mobile phone

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Social events

Career progression

Job summary

A Senior Building Surveyor is sought by a growing consultancy in Sheffield to manage a diverse portfolio across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector projects. The role covers refurbishment, extensions, conversions and new builds with responsibilities from inception to completion.

Ideal candidates will be MRICS/MCIOB chartered, with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, strong contract administration and report writing skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS/MCIOB chartered status is essential.
• 5+ years' post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment.
• Strong experience delivering refurbishment and project-led Building Surveying work.
• Experience in commercial, healthcare, education or wider public sector projects.
• Experience in Contract Administration and project delivery.
• Excellent report writing and specification preparation skills.
• Confident, client-facing professional with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage refurbishment, extensions, conversions and new build projects from inception to completion.
• Act as Contract Administrator and lead project delivery.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and technical reports.
• Undertake feasibility studies and technical due diligence surveys.
• Manage client relationships and be the primary contact throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with the in-house architectural team to develop and review project designs.
• Monitor project quality, programme and costs.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety legislation.
• Attend site inspections, project meetings and client presentations.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Contract Administration

Project delivery

Report writing

Client relationships

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS/MCIOB chartered

Job description

Our client is a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Sheffield, delivering high-quality Building Surveying and Project Management services across the commercial, education, healthcare and public sectors. Following continued success on major public sector frameworks and sustained business growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their expanding team.

The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects, predominantly valued between £0 - £5 million. Projects are located within approximately one hour of Sheffield, offering an excellent work-life balance with limited travel.

Senior Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (typically 1 day from home, with flexibility increasing as the business evolves)
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (including a wellbeing day)
• Company pension (3% employer contribution)
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Death in Service benefit
• Health cash plan
• Funded training and professional development
• Company mobile phone
• Flexible start and finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Regular company social events
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy

Senior Building Surveyor Job Overview

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will take ownership of a wide range of technical Building Surveying and Project Management duties across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects from inception through to completion
• Acting as Contract Administrator and leading project delivery
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and technical reports
• Undertaking feasibility studies and technical due diligence surveys
• Managing client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery
• Working closely with the in-house architectural team to develop and review project designs
• Monitoring project quality, programme and costs
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Attending site inspections, project meetings and client presentations
• Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Senior Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS/MCIOB chartered status is essential
• Ideally 5+ years' post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong experience delivering refurbishment and project-led Building Surveying work
• Background within commercial, healthcare, education or wider public sector projects
• Experience in Contract Administration and project delivery
• Excellent report writing and specification preparation skills
• Confident, client-facing professional with strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Full UK Driving Licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor looking to join a growing consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the public sector. You'll become part of a collaborative and sociable team, working on technically interesting projects while benefiting from genuine long-term career progression and a healthy work-life balance.