Senior Building Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in London seeks a Senior Building Surveyor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have an MRICS qualification and strong technical knowledge. This role offers a supportive environment, hybrid working, and clear paths for progression within the business. Responsibilities include managing technical due diligence, dilapidations, and building surveys. Great opportunities for professional development await.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Clear progression pathways

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Qualified MRICS is essential for this role.
• Strong technical knowledge in both project and professional services expected.
• Ability to lead in client-facing situations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence for various projects.
• Manage dilapidations for landlords and tenants.
• Administer contracts and monitor ongoing projects.
• Perform building surveys and prepare PPMs.
• Advise clients around party wall matters.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Strong technical knowledge

Confidence in client-facing situations

Commercial mindset

Ability to mentor junior surveyors

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor – London

£60,000-£75,000 + excellent benefits + clear progression pathway

Leading Multi-Disciplinary Property Consultancy

I’m working exclusively with a highly respected, long-established building consultancy known for its technical excellence, supportive culture, and strong presence across the UK. They are now seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their growing London team.

This is an opportunity to step into a role with genuine variety, autonomy, and the chance to progress quickly within a thriving business.

The Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll be working across a broad range of commercial instructions, including:

• Technical due diligence
• Dilapidations (acting for both landlords and tenants)
• Project work including contract administration and project monitoring
• Building surveys and PPMs
• Party wall matters
• Professional advisory work for high-profile investor, developer, and occupier clients

You’ll join a collaborative team, working alongside experienced Directors who will support your professional development while giving you room to lead.

What You’ll Bring

• MRICS qualification
• Strong technical knowledge across both project and professional services
• Confidence in client-facing situations and a commercial mindset
• Desire to take ownership of work and help grow the London offering
• Ability to mentor junior surveyors (advantageous)

Why Join?

• A genuinely supportive environment with a track record of developing people
• Hybrid working with flexibility built-in
• A mix of interesting blue-chip clients and varied instructions
• Clear progression routes, including to Associate level and beyond
• A stable and well-led business with no corporate red tape

Interested?

If you’d like to learn more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

I can share full details about the role, the team structure, and the benefits package-along with insights into why this consultancy has one of the strongest reputations in the sector.