Senior Building Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Essex seeks a Building Surveyor to manage diverse, high-profile projects throughout London and the Southeast. This role offers unique opportunities for professional growth, mentoring juniors, and engaging in impactful work while ensuring a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Christmas shutdown + loyalty days

Discretionary bonuses for client wins and top performance

RICS fees paid

Workplace pension

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from survey to site.
• Ability to prep specifications and manage contractors.
• Relevant qualifications such as MRICS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-profile building projects across London and the Southeast.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff and liaise with clients.
• Deliver quality results under pressure.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Client Management

Team Leadership

Education

MRICS or relevant experience

Job description

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Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Commercial, Public, Arts, Aviation

We have partnered exclusively with an Essex / East London consultancy that is on the hunt for a Building Surveyor to take charge of high-profile, technically challenging projects across London and the Southeast.

From £50m+ refurbishments of iconic West End theatres to fire safety programmes with major local authorities and infrastructure upgrades at a UK airport, the workload is diverse, dynamic, and genuinely career-defining.

Why You?

You're not just a surveyor who writes reports. You can run the job from survey to site, prep specs, manage contractors, and deliver under pressure. You’re the one clients want on their project, and the one juniors turn to for guidance.

MRICS? Great. Not chartered? No problem - this role is all about the experience and the right attitude.

About the Team

• 10-strong and growing, with a focus on quality over quantity. They’re building a next-gen leadership structure where this is a chance to step up, stand out, and shape something meaningful.
• Struggling for a mentor or not enjoying the characters in the office? No problem here, the owner is an extremely personable, kind and friendly...that people genuinely enjoy working for!

What's on the Table?

• Projects up to £50m+ in value
• Direct reporting lines into a senior leadership team with real succession planning
• Opportunity to own and lead major client accounts
• Structured but relaxed culture: family feel, socials, and zero micromanagement
• Clear progression opportunities up into the leadership structure
• 22 days holiday + Christmas shutdown + loyalty days
• Discretionary bonuses for client wins and top performance
• RICS fees paid, workplace pension, mileage, and more