Senior Building Surveyor

Cushman & Wakefield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor in London. The role involves delivering professional and project-based Building Surveying services within a collaborative, high-performing London team for major investors, landlords and occupiers.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships, contribute to business development, and mentor junior surveyors, with hybrid working options around site, office and home. MRICS is required.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification with relevant commercial consultancy experience.
• Strong Building Surveying professional services background.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of Building Surveying services (dilapidations, TDD, contract administration, RCA, PPM, schedules of condition).
• Build and sustain client relationships across the portfolio.
• Mentor junior surveyors and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to business development and London-wide initiatives.

Skills

MRICS

Building Surveying

Client-facing

Project delivery

Job description

Job Title

Senior Building Surveyor

Job Description

Surveyor / Senior Surveyor – Building Consultancy

Location: London (Hybrid)

Service Line: Project & Development Services – Building Consultancy

We are looking for a driven Surveyor or Senior Surveyor (MRICS) to join our thriving London Building Consultancy team at Cushman & Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity to work with major investors, landlords and occupiers across a wide range of commercial property instructions, within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

You’ll be involved in both professional and project-driven workstreams, with genuine opportunities to grow your technical expertise, take ownership of client relationships and contribute to the evolution of our London offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of core Building Surveying services, including:
• Dilapidations (landlord & tenant)
• Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
• Contract Administration & Employer’s Agent duties
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA)
• Schedules of Condition
• Building pathology, defect analysis and reporting

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Managing and nurturing client relationships across the portfolio
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across PDS, Valuation, Agency and Asset Services
• Contributing to business development and wider team initiatives
• Working on regional and pan-European projects where required

Skills & Experience

• MRICS-qualified with relevant commercial consultancy experience
• Strong grounding in core Building Surveying professional services
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills
• Highly organised with strong report writing capability
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple instructions
• Able to work independently while contributing to a positive team culture
• Experience with investor, developer and occupier clients is desirable

Why Join Us?

• Access to major blue-chip clients and landmark London projects
• Hybrid working with flexibility around site, office and home
• Clear progression pathway with tailored CPD support
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme and benefits
• A supportive, people-first culture backed by a global platform

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.