Senior Building Surveyor

Bruton Knowles; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham office. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects, providing key client services, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key qualifications include a MRICS certification and a strong background in building surveying, with responsibilities spanning technical due diligence and project management. The position encourages professional growth and offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is essential.
• Strong background in Building Surveying, particularly in party wall matters.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse projects in building consultancy across public and private sectors.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and risk assessments.
• Conduct building surveys and defect analysis.

Skills

Technical due diligence

Dilapidations

Building surveys

Party wall matters

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Chartered Member of RICS or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our thriving and collaborative Building Consultancy team, based out of our Birmingham office and covering the wider Midlands region . You'll lead on a diverse portfolio of projects across both the public and private sectors, supporting clients with expert building surveying services.

This role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team spanning across England and Wales.

Level

Senior Building Surveyor

Location

Birmingham-based with regional coverage across the Midlands.

Work Pattern

This role is permanent, full time. For this role you will be working remotely. We're happy to consider flexible working approaches for this role.

Qualifications

MRICS (essential)

About the role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality building consultancy services and managing key client relationships across the Midlands. You’ll work across a variety of projects, with core responsibilities likely to include :

Key Project Types

• Technical due diligence for commercial and residential properties
• Preparing specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for refurbishments and maintenance
• Conducting building surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidation assessments, and defect analysis
• Leading QA processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

Your role will involve a range of instructions, such as but not limited to:

• Technical due diligence
• Dilapidations
• Party wall matters
• Project management
• Planned maintenance programmes
• Building surveys and defect diagnosis

You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across our Building Consultancy teams throughout England and Wales, contributing to shared learning and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Member of RICS (or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership
• Strong background in Building Surveying with experience in party wall matters, dilapidations, and defect analysis
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Interview Process

Step 1: A confidential 10–15-minute introductory call with our recruiter, Naomi Corcoran.

Step 2: A competency-based interview with the Heads of Building Consultancy for Wales and the South.

We aim to keep the process efficient, respectful of your time, and focused on getting to know the real you.

Why join Bruton Knowles

Bruton Knowles Limited is an independently‑owned national property consultancy with 14 offices across the UK. Our large multi‑disciplinary team is highly experienced in sales and purchase, valuation, leasing and strategy across urban and rural property sectors with specialist expertise in the areas of commercial, transport, utilities and public sector. Here at Bruton Knowle we are proud of our :

• Established Reputation – you will join a highly regarded independent consultancy known for delivering best‑in‑class advice.
• Strong Client Portfolio - Inherit and build upon relationships with lenders, investors, developers, and private clients.
• Professional Growth - Work closely with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to major projects across the UK.
• Collaborative Culture - Be part of a multidisciplinary office where cross‑referrals and team collaboration are actively encouraged.
• Flexible Working - Enjoy hybrid working and a healthy work‑life balance with a trusted, people‑first business. #workyourway.

To view more details about the role or our employee benefits or to have a look at other vacancies we have, please select here : Bruton Knowles Jobs & Current Vacancies.

📞 Let’s Talk

For a confidential conversation, contact Naomi Corcoran

[e-mail] | 07739977529

At Bruton Knowles we are an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.