Senior Building Surveyor

Altura Search; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 day holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Support for ongoing CPD and professional development

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Altura Search is seeking a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to join their Bristol office. This key role involves leading various projects, including refurbishment and maintenance, while ensuring compliance with building regulations.

Candidates should be MRICS qualified with experience in both professional and project-based building surveying. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary of up to £70,000, generous holiday entitlement, and CPD support.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor.
• Proven experience in professional and project-based building surveying.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, defects, and contract administration.
• Clear communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage refurbishment, maintenance, and new-build projects.
• Undertake building surveys and condition assessments.
• Prepare specifications and administer contracts.
• Provide professional advice on dilapidations and boundary disputes.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations.

Skills

Building surveying

Project management

Communication

Technical knowledge of construction

Client management

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Tools

CDM 2015

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

This is an opportunity to work for a respected multidisciplinary property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Building Surveying services across the residential, commercial, and education sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to join their Bristol office. This is a key role offering involvement in a wide variety of projects, with some additional responsibility for CDM Principal Designer duties.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage refurbishment, maintenance, and new-build projects from inception to completion
• Undertake building surveys, defect diagnosis, and condition assessments
• Prepare specifications, tender documents, and administer contracts under JCT and other standard forms
• Provide professional advice on dilapidations, party wall matters, boundary disputes, and insurance claims
• Ensure compliance with current building regulations and technical standards
• Oversee site works and liaise closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Deliver high-quality written reports and client advice

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
• Proven experience across both professional and project-based building surveying
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, defects, and contract administration
• Clear and confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Familiarity with CDM 2015 and willingness to support Principal Designer duties
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience within a consultancy environment is preferred
• Up to £70,000
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, 2 days a week in the Bristol office
• 27 day holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
• Support for ongoing CPD and professional development
• Friendly, professional team culture with progression opportunities