Senior Building Surveyor

Hab Consult Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern surveying consultancy in London seeks a Chartered Building Surveyor to lead projects and deliver expert advice to a loyal client base. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 and a clear path to partnership. The ideal candidate will have MRICS qualification, at least 3 years of consultancy experience, and strong technical skills to meet client expectations with a proactive, client-first approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-related bonus

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Excellent knowledge of building pathology and contracts.
• Confident in delivering independent advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of professional and project-based building surveying services.
• Undertake defect analysis and manage refurbishment schemes.
• Build strong client relationships through consistent delivery.

Skills

Technical building surveying skills

Client relationship management

Report writing

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS)

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor

Future Partner Opportunity

Location: London (hybrid working available)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + performance-based bonuses

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Level: MRICS with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience

About the Role

Hab Consult is seeking an ambitious and motivated Chartered Building Surveyor to join our growing consultancy. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to step into a leadership role, with a clear path to partnership for the right candidate.

You will work across a broad portfolio of projects and professional instructions, delivering technical advice to a loyal client base that includes property investors, landlords, developers, and occupiers.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a client-first attitude, and the drive to help shape the future of a forward-thinking practice.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a range of professional and project-based building surveying services

Undertake defect analysis, technical due diligence, and planned maintenance programmes

Manage refurbishment, repair and fit-out schemes from feasibility to completion

Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and administer JCT contracts

Lead on dilapidations matters, including inspections, reports, and negotiations

Support insurance reinstatement cost assessments with accurate measured surveys

Build strong client relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery

Mentor and supervise graduate or junior surveyors when appropriate

Candidate Requirements

Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS)

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consultancy or client-side environment

Excellent knowledge of building pathology, contracts, and relevant legislation

Confident in delivering advice independently and in managing client expectations

Strong report writing and communication skills

Proactive, commercially minded, and career-focused

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Annual performance-related bonus

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Diverse and interesting project workload

Supportive team culture with regular CPD

Real opportunity to move into a partnership role

Company Summary: Hab Consult is a modern, independent building surveying practice based in London, providing expert advice to investors, landlords, and occupiers across the commercial and residential sectors.

With a reputation for clarity, precision and pragmatic problem-solving, we offer clients a trusted, responsive service tailored to their specific objectives.