Senior Building Surveyor

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy from day one

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to provide strategic leadership for building surveying, asset management and statutory compliance across its diverse estate. You will lead surveys, manage budgets and drive planned maintenance, asset renewal and risk-based investment programmes, partnering with Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects.

This high‑profile role supports a world-class campus, with strong governance, Golden Thread information management and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction, Architecture or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE or equivalent.
• Significant experience in building surveying, property, construction or estate management.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, statutory approvals and current building safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Higher‑Risk Buildings.
• Experience of building condition assessment, refurbishment and remedial works.
• Experience in fire safety remediation and passive fire protection.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgets and investment proposals.
• Ability to translate complex technical/regulatory matters to non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to professional development, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Experience of complex operational estates, heritage buildings or Golden Thread information management would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveys, inspections and defect investigations across the estate.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender information.
• Drive planned maintenance, risk-based maintenance and lifecycle replacement programmes.
• Establish investment plans and a strategic roadmap for building fabric renewal.
• Ensure works are prioritised by condition, risk and funding.
• Lead compliance with Building Safety Act 2022 and Golden Thread information management.
• Lead assurance on building fabric, fire protection and regulatory approvals.
• Manage budgets, procurement, contracts and project records.
• Provide executive reporting and investment recommendations.

Skills

Building surveying

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Budget management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Chartered membership (RICS)

Job description

Imperial is a world Top 10 university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Campus Operations Department are responsible for supporting the operational Hospitality Teams of various cafes, restaurants, bars and events located across all their Campuses to provide affordable and high-quality food and services for the Imperial community and external clients. They create a valuable resource for Imperial, which in turn supports our academic community of world leaders in the provision of Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Business Management, Research and Teaching.

As Senior Building Surveyor, you will provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance for building surveying, building fabric asset management and statutory compliance across Imperial’s diverse estate. Working within the Critical Infrastructure and Asset Strategy Team, you will help safeguard and enhance academic, research, residential, healthcare and commercial facilities, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, sustainable, functional and able to deliver long‑term value. You will be Imperial’s senior subject matter expert for building surveying, shaping estate‑wide asset investment, lifecycle, building safety and compliance strategies, and providing trusted, authoritative advice to senior leaders, project boards and regulatory stakeholders.

This is a highly influential opportunity to make a visible impact on a world‑class estate. You will work in close partnership with Maintenance Operations, Fire Safety, Capital Projects Delivery, Asset Management and external advisers, translating complex condition, risk and performance information into clear priorities, robust investment cases and practical solutions. You will lead a Building Surveyor and provide professional leadership to consultants, contractors and specialist advisers, fostering a collaborative, customer‑focused culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement and high professional standards.

What you would be doing

You will lead building condition and measured surveys, inspections and defect investigations across the estate, developing proportionate repair, refurbishment, renewal and replacement solutions. You will prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender and contract information, and drive the development of planned preventative maintenance, risk‑based maintenance and lifecycle replacement programmes. Using high‑quality asset information, you will establish investment plans, performance indicators and a strategic roadmap for building fabric renewal, ensuring that works are prioritised according to condition, risk, operational need, available funding and long‑term estate objectives.

Building safety will be central to your remit. You will act as the building fabric lead for compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations and Higher‑Risk Building requirements, supporting robust governance, regulatory engagement and the management of Golden Thread information. You will lead assurance activity relating to building fabric and passive fire protection, including compartmentation, fire doors, fire stopping and cavity barriers; manage statutory approvals and submissions where required; and advise on relevant Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor responsibilities. You will also lead complex compliance, refurbishment, lifecycle renewal and remedial programmes from planning through to completion—managing budgets, procurement, contracts, contractor performance, quality, safety, risk, programme reporting and project records. Through clear executive reporting, business cases and investment recommendations, you will enable sound decisions and value‑for‑money delivery.

What we are looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE or an equivalent professional body.
• Significant experience in building surveying, property, construction or estate management.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, statutory approvals and current building safety requirements.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Higher‑Risk Buildings.
• Experience of building condition assessment, building pathology, refurbishment and remedial works.
• Experience of fire safety remediation and passive fire protection.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and developing investment proposals.
• The ability to translate complex technical and regulatory matters into clear advice for senior and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to professional development, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Experience of complex operational estates, asset management and lifecycle investment planning, heritage buildings or Golden Thread information management would be particularly valuable

What we can offer you

• At Imperial, our values—respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation—guide everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team, working on projects that directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage interest from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Mickie Turner‑Goble, Property Divisional Administration Manager- [e-mail]

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 08 November 2026

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top‑ten university where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.