Senior Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their London office. The successful candidate will deliver professional services across a range of sectors. Responsibilities include building inspections, contract administration, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have an RICS-accredited degree and MRICS Chartered Status, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 along with a car allowance and ample career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare & life assurance

Pension contribution

Professional fees covered (RICS membership)

Ongoing CPD and career progression

Qualifications

• A RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying (2:1 or above).
• MRICS Chartered Status.
• Strong experience across core Building Surveying services.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of professional services and project work.
• Carry out building inspections and contract administration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders for project delivery.
• Develop technical knowledge through regular CPD.
• Support business development and new work acquisition.

Skills

Strong experience across core Building Surveying services

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

Commercial awareness

Fee target achievement skills

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying

MRICS Chartered Status

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

A client of mine, a long-established and respected consultancy, are seeking to bring on board a talented Senior Building Surveyor to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Building Surveyor to play a key role within a growing team, working across a broad mix of sectors while being supported with progression opportunities and continued professional development.

The Company’s Profile

With decades of expertise and an excellent industry reputation, my client provides a full range of Building Surveying services across the UK. Their specialist teams partner with clients in both the private and public sectors, delivering high-quality solutions and consistently exceeding expectations. For a driven Senior Building Surveyor, this is the perfect platform to further develop technical knowledge and professional standing.

The Senior Building Surveyor Role

As the successful Senior Building Surveyor, you will be delivering a variety of professional services and project work, with a focus on Building Surveying within the London market. Day-to-day, you will be working closely with clients, providing expert advice, and managing a diverse range of instructions.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out building inspections, acquisition surveys, dilapidations, contract administration, schedules of condition, party wall awards, maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Maintaining relationships with existing clients while also supporting business development and winning new work.
• Developing your technical knowledge through regular CPD and keeping up to date with legislation impacting the industry.
• Supporting colleagues and junior surveyors, contributing to the collaborative and professional team environment.

The Successful Senior Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

• A RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying (2:1 or above).
• MRICS Chartered Status.

Knowledge & Attributes:

• Strong experience across core Building Surveying services.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to exceed client expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work both independently and within a team.
• Fee target achievement and effective negotiation skills.
• A motivated and professional approach, with strong attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Post-qualification experience working at a senior level.
• Knowledge of industry-specific software (e.g. Bluebeam, Microsoft Project).
• Strong business development skills.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

In Return?

• £55,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare & life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees covered (RICS membership)
• Ongoing CPD and structured career progression

If you’re a Senior Building Surveyor looking for an exciting next step in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.