Senior Building Surveyor

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Radcliffe on Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead building surveying services, specializing in fire safety and compliance. You will manage and mentor a team, engage with clients and ensure adherence to regulations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Building Surveying and RICS membership. This role promises career growth and professional engagement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying (HNC/HND minimum or RICS-accredited).
• Member or Chartered status with RICS (MRICS) or CIOB (MCIOB).
• In-depth understanding of Building Regulations and Safety Acts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake complex building surveys and compliance assessments.
• Manage and mentor a team of building surveyors.
• Advise on important Building Safety and Fire Safety legislation.

Skills

Fire safety design

Building regulations compliance

Team mentoring

Client communication

Collaboration with engineers

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Chartered status with RICS or equivalent

Job description

My client is a long established specialist sub contractor to the wider construction industry and is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to further augment its surveying division.

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will lead the delivery of building surveying services with a specialism in fire safety and building safety compliance. You'll manage and mentor a growing team of built environment surveyors while working collaboratively with global fire engineers, façade/structural, and MEP engineers to ensure robust, compliant, and coordinated design and delivery.

This role includes close engagement with public and private sector clients, legal professionals, and internal teams to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and support the maintenance of the Golden Thread of building information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake complex building surveys, fire safety reviews, and compliance assessments across a range of sectors and building types.
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of building surveyors, ensuring high technical standards, CPD development, and performance.
• Advise on the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and relevant statutory duties for Accountable and Principal Accountable Persons.
• Support clients in fulfilling building regulation obligations, including data management, record keeping, and lifecycle building management.
• Engage with construction lawyers on technical disputes, reports, and expert witness-style reviews related to contractual disputes, Defective Premises Act claims and limitation periods.
• Have a good understanding of modern methods of construction.
• Collaborate with fire engineers, structural engineers, and MEP teams to provide integrated and coordinated solutions.
• Oversee project quality, budgets, timelines, and reporting ensuring regulatory alignment and client satisfaction.
• Actively contribute to business development, including fee proposals and tender submissions.

Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying (HNC/HND minimum or RICS-accredited degree/postgrad conversion)
• Member or Chartered status with RICS (MRICS) or CIOB (MCIOB) or equivalent
• In-depth understanding of Building Regulations (especially Part B) Part G, L & O, Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and Golden Thread requirements
• An understanding of fire safety design and regulatory compliance on new and existing buildings
• Knowledge of Defective Premises Act, including recent changes to limitation periods would be an advantage.
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and leading multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with client-facing confidence
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts, and public sector procurement processes
• Strong collaboration skills, particularly with engineers and legal teams
• Full UK driving licence