Senior Building Surveyor

Altura Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

B-Corp accreditation

Job summary

Altura Search is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor in London to lead refurbishment and asset improvement projects within a boutique, client-focused consultancy. The role offers direct client exposure and a clear progression path, with hybrid working (3 days in office/site, 2 days remote) and a strong emphasis on growth and collaboration.

You will deliver contract administration, provide professional advice on dilapidations and landlord/tenant matters, and work closely with investors and

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor status or equivalent.
• Experience in consultancy environments, preferably with commercial property.
• Proven track record delivering refurbishment and asset management projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment and asset improvement projects across commercial/industrial assets.
• Deliver contract administration and project management services on London-based schemes.
• Provide professional advice on dilapidations, landlord & tenant matters.
• Prepare specifications, tender docs, and administer contracts (JCT).
• Collaborate with investors, landlords and occupiers as a trusted advisor.
• Support junior team members and contribute to business growth.
• Aim for 70% CA/PM-led work with remaining professional services.

Skills

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor join a highly regarded, specialist building consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused Building Surveying and Project Advisory services across the London market.

Operating as a boutique, director-led consultancy, the business prides itself on delivering a hands-on, client-focused service across prime commercial and industrial assets.

The company promotes an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, where surveyors are given direct client exposure and real influence on projects and decision-making. As a B-Corp organisation, employee wellbeing, sustainability, and long-term development are at the core of the business.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage refurbishment and asset improvement projects across commercial and industrial property
• Deliver contract administration and project management services across a range of London-based schemes
• Provide professional advice on dilapidations, landlord & tenant matters.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and administer contracts (primarily JCT)
• Work closely with clients including investors, landlords, and occupiers, acting as a trusted advisor
• Support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the team
• Deliver 70% CA/PM led work, the rest being professional services.

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
• Proven experience within a consultancy environment, ideally within commercial property
• Experience delivering refurbishment and asset management projects
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to add value beyond core surveying duties
• Ambitious individual seeking progression within a growing, entrepreneurial consultancy
• Salary up to £85,000
• Bonus 15% on what you bill 2.5x salary + company performance bonus (estimated 30-40k bonus
• Clear and achievable progression pathway within a growing business
• Exposure to high-quality Central London commercial assets and clients
• Hybrid working - typically 3 days in office/site, 2 days from home
• Collaborative, social, and employee-focused culture (B-Corp accredited)
• Direct access to senior leadership and involvement in business growth