Senior Building Surveyor

Hunter Dunning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves managing projects, client relations, and handling building surveying tasks. Offering a salary up to £65,000, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible working policy

Gym membership

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in commercial building consultancy.
• Expertise in JCT contract administration and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handling Acquisition Surveys, Schedules of Condition, and Project Monitoring.
• Managing high-profile workspace fit-outs and refurbishments from £50K to £20M.
• Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and promoting business development.

Skills

Contract Administration

Cost Control

Client Management

Business Development

Leadership

Education

MRICS

Job description

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Senior Building Surveyor required for a well-established property consultancy in Manchester, this firm has built a strong reputation for delivering commercial real estate solutions across offices, investments, and asset management. With their current growth plans, the role offers the chance to help build and manage a team. This role offers up to £65,000 + bonuses.

Our client is a leading commercial property consultancy based in Manchester, this firm specialises in office agency, investment, and asset management, offering strategic advice to landlords, occupiers, and developers. Their hands-on, proactive approach has contributed to some of the city's most notable office deals, shaping Manchester's business landscape. Combining market insight with a client-focused ethos, they provide tailored solutions that drive long-term value.

Role & Responsibilities

• Handling commercial building surveying tasks, including Acquisition Surveys, Schedules of Condition, and Project Monitoring
• Project Management & Contract Administration for high-profile workspace fit-outs and refurbishments, with contract values from £50K to £20M
• Preparing and negotiating Schedules of Dilapidations for both landlords and tenants
• Working with a diverse client base, from corporate occupiers and SMEs to private equity investors and landlords
• Contributing to business success through business development, pitching, networking, and PR.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
• MRICS
• Experience working for a commercial Building consultancy
• Working knowledge of JCT contract administration
• Expertise in Contract Administration and Cost Control
• A confident Leader with experience mentoring junior colleagues
• Someone with great client management.

What you get back

• Salary of up to £65,000
• Annual discretionary bonus - paid every year so far.
• Flexible working policy - 37.5-hour week with core hours (10am-3pm), one day WFH, and a 4pm finish on Fridays
• Free gym membership
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New year
• Continuous professional development will full support with career development.

Apply

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