Senior Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Construction Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their London team. The role involves managing technical duties across various projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring exceptional client service. Applicants should have an RICS-accredited degree and ideally be MRICS qualified. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a pathway to career progression.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Professional membership and qualification support

Private healthcare including dental and optical

Cycle to work scheme

Perkbox employee benefits

Structured CPD and internal training programmes

Regular team and networking events

Career progression pathway towards Associate

Qualifications

• A RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Solid technical knowledge and experience across core Building Surveying duties.
• Experience managing multiple projects at one time.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in CAD and other industry-relevant software.
• A proactive approach to CPD and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of technical duties, including condition surveys and defect diagnosis.
• Oversee design, contract administration, and project management.
• Collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Solid technical knowledge and experience across core Building Surveying duties

Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience managing multiple projects at one time

Proficient in CAD and other industry-relevant software

A proactive approach to CPD and mentoring junior staff

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

A leading Construction Consultancy with a strong national presence and a reputation for excellence, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their expanding London team. With a decade-long track record of delivering innovative, practical solutions across the built environment, they are looking to strengthen their Building Surveying division with a talented individual ready to take the next step in their career.

The Senior Building Surveyor Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary consultancy offering a wide range of building surveying services across both the private and public sectors. The successful Senior Building Surveyor will work across a diverse portfolio that includes commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects. You will be responsible for managing a variety of technical duties – from condition surveys and defect diagnosis to design, contract administration, and project management.

As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of projects and exceptional client service. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth and development of the department.

The Successful Senior Building Surveyor Will Have
Qualifications:

• A RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

• Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Solid technical knowledge and experience across core Building Surveying duties

• Experience managing multiple projects at one time

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficient in CAD and other industry-relevant software

• A proactive approach to CPD and mentoring junior staff

In Return?

• £65,000 – £75,000

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Professional membership and qualification support

• Private healthcare including dental and optical

• Cycle to work scheme

• Perkbox employee benefits

• Structured CPD and internal training programmes

• Regular team and networking events

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Career progression pathway towards Associate

If you’re a Senior Building Surveyor based in London and ready to take your career to the next level, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.