Senior Building Surveyor

BK bruton knowles; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus discretionary annual

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Income protection

Life cover

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Long service rewards

Charity events

Job summary

Bruton Knowles Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join our Building Consultancy team. You’ll lead on a diverse Midlands portfolio, delivering due diligence, surveys, dilapidations and party-wall matters, while managing client expectations and coordinating cross‑practice collaboration.

You will work flexibly in a hybrid role with opportunities for professional growth across England and Wales, supported by a knowledgeable multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Chartered MRICS status is essential.
• Strong background in Building Surveying with party walls, dilapidations and defect analysis.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MRICS (essential)

Building Surveying

Client relationships

Independent & collaborative work

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

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, #workyourway.

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

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.

What’s on offer

• Bonus. Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• Time to recharge - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Financial Security. Competitive rates for private healthcare, income protection, and life cover.
• Pension and Retirement Support. Contributions through the Royal London Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working. Our #WorkYourWay policy enables you to balance professional commitments with personal priorities.
• Wellbeing Support. Comprehensive Medicash plans, virtual GP services, Health and Wellbeing apps, discounted gym memberships, and confidential counselling.
• Discount and Saving App. Receive discounts on recreational activities, dining, electrical products and much more.
• Professional and Personal Development. Access to development programmes through our online training portal, academic courses, and paid professional body subscriptions.

• Long Service Rewards. Vouchers to say thank you for commitment and loyalty
• Charity Events. Opportunities to get involved with charity events

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.