Senior Building Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

CPD funding aligned with RICS

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join our Kent-based team with projects across London, Kent and Essex. The role involves delivering a wide range of surveying services, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development.

You will conduct surveys, prepare high-quality reports, and provide guidance on Building Regulations and safety. Hybrid working may be available, with travel across the region as required.

Qualifications

• MRICS status via Building Surveying pathway.
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent (RICS-accredited).
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience in building surveys, defect diagnosis and dilapidations.
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and building safety legislation.
• Excellent report-writing skills and ability to explain technical issues clearly to clients.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London, Kent and Essex.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building condition surveys, RICS Home Surveys Level 2/3, and pre-acquisition surveys for various property types.
• Produce clear, detailed technical reports with defects, risks, recommendations and costs.
• Investigate building defects including damp, ingress, cracking and cladding failures.
• Prepare repair specs, schedules of work and condition surveys.
• Manage dilapidations instructions, including schedules and negotiations support.
• Advise on Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and statutory requirements.
• Provide lifecycle cost assessments and preventative maintenance advice.
• Support business development and mentor junior surveyors.

Skills

Report writing

Client liaison

Project coordination

Education

MRICS status via Building Surveying pathway

Building Surveying degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

Location: Kent, with projects across London, Kent and Essex

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the Opportunity

An established, growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join its team in Kent.

Working across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties, the consultancy provides technical advice and professional services to developers, architects, contractors, property owners and private clients. Its integrated approach brings together building surveying, structural engineering and civil engineering expertise to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to take on a varied workload, build strong client relationships and play a key role in the continued development of an expanding building surveying service.

The Role

You will deliver a broad range of building surveying services, from condition surveys and defect investigations to dilapidations, remedial works specifications and compliance advice. You will work closely with colleagues across engineering disciplines, providing coordinated technical solutions and high-quality professional advice.

Alongside managing your own caseload, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business development, support junior colleagues and help shape the future direction of the surveying team.

Key Responsibilities of this Senior Building Surveyor role:

• Undertake building condition surveys, RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3, and pre-acquisition surveys across residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.
• Produce clear, detailed technical reports identifying defects, risks, remedial recommendations and anticipated costs.
• Investigate building defects, including damp, water ingress, cracking, roof and cladding failures, and timber decay.
• Prepare repair specifications, schedules of work, schedules of condition and feasibility assessments.
• Manage dilapidations instructions for both landlords and tenants, including schedules, quantified demands and support with negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Advise clients on Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and relevant statutory requirements.
• Provide planned preventative maintenance advice and lifecycle cost assessments.
• Manage client relationships, prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development activities.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative working across the consultancy’s surveying, structural and civil engineering services.
• Support and mentor graduate and junior surveyors, including APC candidates where appropriate.
• Maintain high professional standards in accordance with RICS requirements and relevant legislation.

About You

You will be an experienced building surveying professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and a commercially minded approach to client service.

You will ideally have:

• MRICS status via the Building Surveying pathway.
• A degree in Building Surveying or an equivalent RICS-accredited qualification.
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience in building surveys, defect diagnosis and dilapidations.
• A sound understanding of Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant building safety legislation.
• Excellent report-writing skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• A proactive approach to client management, business development and professional development.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout London, Kent and Essex.

Experience with reinstatement cost assessments, the Building Safety Act, higher-risk buildings, cladding remediation or APC supervision would be advantageous. Knowledge of AutoCAD, thermal imaging or drone survey equipment would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer for this Senior Building Surveyor role:

• Competitive salary, reflective of your experience and market rates.
• Company pension scheme.
• Funded CPD, RICS membership fees and support for further professional qualifications.
• The opportunity to help develop and grow an expanding building surveying service.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.
• Close collaboration with experienced structural and civil engineering professionals.
• A supportive, multidisciplinary working environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the business.

Location and Working Arrangements

The position is based in Kent, with regular site visits and client meetings across London, Kent and Essex. Hybrid working may be available, subject to project and business requirements.

Interested?

If you’re a Chartered Building Surveyor looking for a role offering technical variety, greater responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a developing consultancy, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.