Senior Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RICS fees paid

Private healthcare

Competitive pension

Birthday off

Christmas shutdown

Hybrid working

Direct exposure to a Director

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd seeks a Senior Building Surveyor for their Manchester team. The role involves a broad range of surveying and project work, with hybrid working and a base in Manchester.

You will manage projects from £10,000 up to £1 million, and collaborate with directors to deliver high‑quality professional advice. The ideal candidate will have extensive Building Surveying experience, strong technical knowledge, and be either RICS qualified or working towards membership, with a full UK

Qualifications

• Broad and varied building surveying experience.
• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor.
• Experience with refurbishment, maintenance and project works.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a broad range of building surveying instructions across commercial and residential property.
• Carrying out surveys, condition surveys and site inspections.
• Identifying defects and providing clear technical advice and recommendations.
• Preparing professional reports, schedules of works and specifications.
• Advising clients on refurbishment, maintenance and repair requirements.
• Supporting and managing refurbishment and improvement works.
• Assisting with contract administration and project management.

Skills

Building Surveying experience

Senior Building Surveyor

Site inspections

Contract administration

Project management

Facade and cladding projects

Client communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

RICS qualified / working towards

Building Surveying qualification

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

Location - Manchester
Salary/Package - £55,000-£65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, project management and a broad range of property and construction services.

With a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied client portfolio and prides itself on a personal, client-focused approach. The Manchester team is continuing to grow and is looking for an ambitious Senior Building Surveyor who wants the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, broaden their experience and develop their career within a growing consultancy.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team and reporting directly to a director, you will be involved across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work. Projects range from approximately £10,000 through to £1 million, giving you exposure to everything from smaller reactive and maintenance projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works.
Alongside core building surveying responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to become increasingly involved in project management, contract administration and the delivery of works from inception through to completion.

The majority of the work will be across the North West, with occasional travel to London and the rare overnight stay. The role is office-based in Manchester with hybrid working available, although there is a preference for approximately three days per week in the office.
This role would suit someone who is already operating at Senior Building Surveyor level, as well as an ambitious Building Surveyor who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking a broad range of building surveying instructions across commercial and residential property
• Carrying out building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
• Identifying defects and providing clear technical advice and recommendations
• Preparing professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
• Advising clients on refurbishment, maintenance and repair requirements
• Working on façade and cladding-related projects
• Supporting and managing refurbishment and improvement works
• Assisting with contract administration and project management
• Taking projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Managing projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Supporting tendering and procurement processes
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and contractor performance
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Preparing project and contract documentation
• Providing professional advice throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing client relationships and helping to identify further opportunities
• Supporting the Director and wider team across a varied workload
• Taking on increased project management responsibility as your experience develops

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor
• Broad and varied building surveying experience
• Commercial property and/or apartment experience preferred
• Experience carrying out surveys, inspections and defect diagnosis
• Experience with refurbishment, maintenance and project works
• Exposure to façade and/or cladding projects
• Experience with contract administration and/or project management advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving
• Confident dealing directly with clients and contractors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ambitious and keen to develop their project management responsibilities
• RICS qualified, working towards RICS, or experienced without RICS will be considered
• Relevant Building Surveying qualification preferred
• Full UK Driving License

What's on Offer

• Competitive £55,000 - £65,000 salary
• RICS fees paid
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension
• Birthday off
• Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working
• Direct exposure to a Director
• Varied commercial and residential projects
• Projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Opportunity to broaden your role into project management
• Strong long-term career development
• Predominantly North West-based work
• Occasional London travel
• A close‑knit, collaborative consultancy environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.