Senior Building Surveyor

Aqumen Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the construction sector is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing team in Leeds. You will manage various professional services, ensuring clients receive expert advice and maintaining high delivery standards. Ideal candidates possess relevant qualifications and have a proactive, service-oriented approach. The role includes competitive compensation and clear career advancement paths.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear routes for career progression

Supportive culture focused on personal development

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (Building Surveying or similar) and experience within the construction or property industry.
• Membership of CIOB or equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a drive for quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed building survey reports for various property types.
• Advise clients on dilapidations and prepare reasoned recommendations.
• Inspect and compile schedules of condition.
• Act as Contract Administrator to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage tender documentation and support procurement decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Team-oriented

Construction industry experience

Education

Relevant degree in Building Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a growing consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of projects in the North of England. This is a great chance to join a forward-thinking business that rewards performance and provides genuine opportunities for progression.

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll take responsibility for delivering a range of professional and project services, ensuring clients receive expert advice and exceptional delivery standards.

Your key duties will include:

• Preparing detailed building survey reports for a variety of property types

• Advising clients on dilapidations and preparing reasoned recommendations

• Inspecting and compiling schedules of condition

• Acting as Contract Administrator to ensure smooth project delivery

• Developing scheme designs, cost plans, programmes, and specifications of work

• Managing tender documentation and supporting procurement decisions

• Undertaking party wall inspections and negotiations

• Supporting tenant handovers and overseeing new-build developments

• Providing clear and consistent reporting to clients

• Attending site inspections and surveys across the UK as required

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant degree (Building Surveying or similar) and experience within the construction or property industry

• Alternatively, membership of CIOB or equivalent professional experience will be considered

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a drive for quality and efficiency

Desirable

• MRICS status (or working towards chartership)

• Experience across retail, commercial, or leisure sectors

• Knowledge of Contract Administration, Building Surveys, CDM, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations, and Party Walls

• iMaPS, NEBOSH, or other PD/CDM qualifications

• Leadership or people management experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital data collection tools

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear routes for career progression within an expanding business

• A supportive culture focused on personal development, wellbeing, and community involvement