Senior Building Surveyor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Building Surveyor or Project Manager in Bristol to take ownership of education and commercial projects. You will engage from initial client discussions through to project completion, guiding design coordination, budgets, and stakeholder management, with a visible role influencing outcomes.

The role suits someone who enjoys client contact, variety beyond surveying, and contributing to the growth of a respected independent consultancy.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' experience within Building Surveying or Project Management.
• Experience managing projects and leading client relationships.
• Strong budgeting, programme and project delivery knowledge.
• Contract administration experience.
• Education project experience and DBS clearance ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage education and commercial projects from inception to completion.
• Act as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design teams and contribute to technical solutions.
• Manage programmes, budgets and procurement processes.
• Build long-term client relationships and support consultancy growth.

Skills

Client relationships

Budgeting & delivery

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Degree in Built Environment

Tools

Contract administration

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/10/2026

About this job

About the Opportunity If you're a Building Surveyor or Project Manager who wants more ownership, broader project exposure and a genuine say in how work is delivered, this is a role worth exploring.

An established, independent multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation built over more than 40 years is looking to strengthen their team.

The business brings Building Surveyors, Project Managers, Architects, Engineers and Designers together under one roof, which means projects are genuinely collaborative.

The role sits at the point where technical surveying, design coordination and project leadership come together.

You’ll be involved from the earliest client conversations through to completion, helping shape education and commercial projects while managing programmes, budgets, stakeholders and delivery outcomes.

It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys being close to the client, wants variety beyond a narrow surveying remit, and is ready to step into a visible position where their work can influence both project success and the continued growth of the consultancy.

Responsibilities of the Role This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role with real ownership across the project life cycle.

Responsibilities are likely to include: Managing a range of education and commercial projects from inception through to completion Acting as the primary client contact throughout the project life cycle Co‑ordinating design teams and contributing to technical solutions Managing programmes, budgets and project delivery Administering contracts and overseeing procurement processes Working closely with architects and engineers to deliver practical, high‑quality outcomes Building long‑term client relationships beyond project completion Supporting the continued growth of the organisation’s surveying and project management offering About You We’re interested in people who combine technical credibility with strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

You’ll ideally have: Five or more years’ experience within Building Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline Experience managing projects and leading client relationships Strong understanding of budgets, programmes and project delivery Contract administration experience Broad construction and building design knowledge Understanding of current health and safety legislation The ability to communicate confidently with clients, consultants and contractors A related degree in the Built Environment MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation Relevant experience with Education projects and ability to obtain DBS clearance What’s on Offer?

You’ll be joining a respected independent consultancy where individual contribution still matters.

You’ll have direct access to decision makers, meaningful client exposure and the chance to be part of a growing surveying and project management team.

The multidisciplinary setup also gives the role more depth.

Surveyors, Project Managers, Architects and Engineers work closely together, creating an environment where technical input is valued, decisions move quickly and projects benefit from joined‑up thinking from the outset.

Alongside the project variety and client exposure, the role offers: A competitive salary and benefits package Clear scope to progress as the team and client base continue to grow Ongoing training, professional development and support towards continued technical growth Generous annual leave entitlement Exposure to a varied portfolio of education and commercial projects A genuinely collaborative environment with in‑house design, engineering and surveying expertise The chance to influence projects, strengthen client relationships and help shape the future of the surveying and project management offering

You’ll be joining a respected independent consultancy where you can work closely with clients, collaborate with talented technical teams and play a real part in delivering projects that matter.