Senior Building Surveyor

Hunter Dunning; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm in Guildford is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their team. This role involves providing expert advice on building design, conducting surveys, and managing multiple projects within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have MRICS status or are close to achieving it and possess significant experience in the field. A competitive salary of up to £65,000 along with a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Salary Up to £65,000

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid Working

5% matched pension contribution

Health Cover

Annual corporate social responsibility days

Qualifications

• MRICS or close to achieving is essential.
• Experienced in delivery of both project management and professional services.
• Experienced in defect diagnosis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and provide advice on all types of buildings and sites.
• Prepare reports and schedules of works.
• Design and oversee works using recognised building contracts.

Skills

MRICS or close to achieving

Experienced in delivering project management

Defect diagnosis and report writing

Insurance repair project experience

Managing multiple projects

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Education

6+ years’ experience post-graduation

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor Job in Guildford

• Senior Building Surveyor job available, joining a reputable and growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Guildford, Surrey. This role offers the opportunity to work across a strong pipeline of residential and commercial defect and remediation projects, delivering high-quality professional services as part of a dynamic and collaborative team. Offering a salary of up to £65,000 (flexible) plus hybrid working, 26 days holiday, private healthcare, and ongoing progression opportunities.

Established over 50 years ago, they are a team of 170 with plans to grow to 250 in the next few years, they operate from 15 offices across the UK and have a Building Surveying team of 65. Offering services across building surveying, commercial property consultancy, civil & structural engineering, cost consultancy, architecture & planning and insurance works.

Role & Responsibilities

• Inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites
• Acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys and defect investigations
• Prepare reports and schedules of works
• Design and oversee works using recognised building contracts and to current technical standards
• Comply with current regulations with regard to health and safety, party wall, building regulations and planning
• Support RICS APC candidates if chartered.

Required Skills & Experience

• MRICS or close to achieving is essential
• Experienced in delivery of both project management and professional services
• Experienced in defect diagnosis and report writing
• Insurance repair project experience would be an advantage
• Experienced in managing multiple projects
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, Party Wall and the latest building regulations.

What you get back

• Salary Up to £65,000 if Chartered (Up to £60,000 if not yet chartered)
• Ideally 6+ years’ experience post-graduation
• Up to 10% discretionary bonus
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays + option to buy 5 additional days
• Hybrid Working
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Health Cover
• £5k Core Critical Illness
• Life Assurance 3 x Salary
• Annual corporate social responsibility days.