Senior Building Surveyor

Kiota Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is hiring a Senior Building Surveyor based in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. This role involves leading building surveys, project management, and providing expert design advice in a hybrid working environment. Offering a salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to advance their careers in a diverse project portfolio, including defence works.

Benefits

Company car

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor in consultancy or design-led environments.
• Strong design and specification skills.
• Client-facing experience with excellent communication.
• Chartered (MRICS) or seeking route to chartership.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed building surveys and provide design advice.
• Lead on design and specification work for projects.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Produce high-quality professional reports.

Skills

Building Surveyor experience

Design skills

Project management

Knowledge of building regulations

Client communication

AutoCAD proficiency

Chartered (MRICS) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Other surveying/design software

Job description

Design & Build Consultancy | Littleport | £60,000 - £70,000 + Car + Benefits | Hybrid

We are working with a respected multi-disciplinary Design & Build consultancy seeking to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor to strengthen their growing team based out of Littleport. With projects across Commercial, Industrial, and specialist Defence sectors, they are known for delivering innovative design solutions, robust technical advice, and excellent client service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to step into a senior role within a consultancy where design is at the heart of everything they do. You'll lead on surveys, design, and project delivery, working closely with clients from early concept through to completion, while contributing to prestigious projects including specialist defence works.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed building surveys, producing clear reports and providing remedial and design advice with cost implications
• Lead design and specification work for refurbishments, new builds, and restoration projects
• Manage projects from inception through to completion, including tendering, contract administration, and site inspections
• Produce high-quality professional reports across pre-acquisition, PPM schedules, dilapidations, and defect analysis in line with RICS standards
• Provide expert advice on building regulations, legislation, health & safety, and compliance matters
• Act as a trusted consultant to clients, maintaining strong relationships and providing strategic guidance
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and wider multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes
• Mentor and support junior surveyors within the team

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally in a consultancy or design-led environment
• Strong design and specification skills, confident turning survey findings into practical solutions
• Experience delivering projects end-to-end, including tendering and contract administration
• Excellent knowledge of building regulations, construction standards, and statutory requirements
• Confident producing RICS-standard reports across commercial and industrial projects, including pre-acquisition, dilapidations, PPM, and defect analysis
• Client-facing experience with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant surveying/design software
• Chartered (MRICS) desirable, on-route or seeking route to chartership — experienced senior surveyors are encouraged to apply
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally as required

Summary

• Position: Senior Building Surveyor
• Location: Littleport, Cambridgeshire
• Duration: Permanent, full-time (Hybrid: office, site, and home working)
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car + Benefits
• Start: Notice dependent

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor to join a design-focused consultancy with a varied portfolio of projects, including defence, where your expertise will be valued and your career can progress.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.