Senior Building Surveyor

Bruton Knowles; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to deliver high-quality consultancy services and manage client relationships across various projects. The ideal candidate will have MRICS certification and experience in building surveying, with responsibilities including technical due diligence and project management. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and income protection

Pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support services

Professional and personal development programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in Building Surveying with experience in party wall matters.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence for commercial and residential properties.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for refurbishments.
• Lead QA processes and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Technical due diligence

Building surveys

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality building consultancy services and managing key client relationships across the Midlands. You'll work across a variety of projects with core responsibilities including technical due diligence, surveys, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Technical due diligence for commercial and residential properties
• Preparing specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for refurbishments and maintenance
• Conducting building surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidation assessments, and defect analysis
• Leading QA processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders
• Technical due diligence
• Dilapidations
• Party wall matters
• Project management
• Planned maintenance programmes
• Building surveys and defect diagnosis

Qualifications

• MRICS (essential), Chartered Member of RICS (or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership
• Strong background in Building Surveying with experience in party wall matters, dilapidations, and defect analysis
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Car Allowance. Available through our eligibility scheme.
• Bonus. Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Financial Security. Competitive rates for private healthcare, income protection, and life cover.
• Pension and Retirement Support. Contributions through the Royal London Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working. Our #WorkYourWay policy enables you to balance professional commitments with personal priorities.
• Wellbeing Support. Comprehensive Medicash plans, virtual GP services, Health and Wellbeing apps, discounted gym memberships, and confidential counselling.
• Discount and Saving App. Receive discounts on recreational activities, dining, electrical products and much more.
• Professional and Personal Development. Access to development programmes through our online training portal, academic courses, and paid professional body subscriptions.