Senior Building Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary property consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to manage various projects and provide expert consultancy services. The ideal candidate will have MRICS or FRICS qualifications and strong experience in building surveying. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities within a respected firm.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified as MRICS or FRICS with a strong technical background.
• Experienced in various building surveying disciplines.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Undertake building surveys and condition assessments.
• Prepare specifications and tender documentation.
• Manage refurbishment and maintenance schemes.

Skills

Client-facing roles

Project management

Excellent communication

Report-writing skills

Building surveying disciplines

Teamwork

Education

MRICS or FRICS qualification

Job description

About the Company

My client is a leading multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality surveying, project management, and advisory services across the UK and Europe. With a rich heritage and a modern, forward-thinking approach, the business works with a wide range of clients across the commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public sectors.

Their success is built on technical excellence, integrity, and a commitment to adding real value at every stage of the project lifecycle. The team combines deep industry expertise with a collaborative and client-focused ethos.

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to play a key role in the delivery of a broad range of building surveying and consultancy services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Undertaking building surveys, defect analysis, and condition assessments.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation.
• Managing refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement schemes.
• Providing professional advice on dilapidations, party wall matters, and building pathology.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support ongoing business growth.

About the Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

• MRICS or FRICS qualified, with a strong technical background.
• Experienced across a variety of building surveying disciplines.
• Confident in client-facing roles, able to manage projects and relationships effectively.
• Commercially aware, with excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

About the Salary

My client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for professional development and progression within a respected consultancy.

How to Apply

If you are a Consultancy based Building Surveyor of any level and seeking a new role, please contact Ilaria Ferrentino at Cityscape. I will be in touch to discuss the role further once I have had a chance to review your details.