Senior Building Surveyor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days holiday + BH

Company pension

Professional membership fees paid

Death in Service

Health cash plan

Training & development

Company mobile phone

Flexible start/finish times

Free on-site parking

Social events

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their Sheffield-based team. You will manage refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector clients, taking ownership from inception to completion.

The role offers hybrid working (typically 1 day from home) and a salary of £45,000–£60,000 DOE, with 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying.
• MRICS/MCIOB chartered status is essential.
• Ideally 5+ years' post-qualification experience within a consultancy.
• Experience delivering refurbishment and project-led Building Surveying work.

Responsibilities

• Managing refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as Contract Administrator and leading project delivery.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and technical reports.
• Undertaking feasibility studies and technical due diligence surveys.
• Managing client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Working closely with the in-house architectural team to develop and review project designs.
• Monitoring project quality, programme and costs.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety legislation.
• Attending site inspections, project meetings and client presentations.
• Mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Contract Administration

Project management

Client relationship management

Report writing

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Our client is a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Sheffield, delivering high-quality Building Surveying and Project Management services across the commercial, education, healthcare and public sectors. Following continued success on major public sector frameworks and sustained business growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects, predominantly valued between £0 - £5 million. Projects are located within approximately one hour of Sheffield, offering an excellent work-life balance with limited travel.

Senior Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (typically 1 day from home, with flexibility increasing as the business evolves)
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (including a wellbeing day)
• Company pension (3% employer contribution)
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Death in Service benefit
• Health cash plan
• Funded training and professional development
• Company mobile phone
• Flexible start and finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Regular company social events
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy

Senior Building Surveyor Job Overview

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will take ownership of a wide range of technical Building Surveying and Project Management duties across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects from inception through to completion
• Acting as Contract Administrator and leading project delivery
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and technical reports
• Undertaking feasibility studies and technical due diligence surveys
• Managing client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery
• Working closely with the in-house architectural team to develop and review project designs
• Monitoring project quality, programme and costs
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Attending site inspections, project meetings and client presentations
• Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Senior Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS/MCIOB chartered status is essential
• Ideally 5+ years' post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong experience delivering refurbishment and project-led Building Surveying work
• Background within commercial, healthcare, education or wider public sector projects
• Experience in Contract Administration and project delivery
• Excellent report writing and specification preparation skills
• Confident, client-facing professional with strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Full UK Driving Licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor looking to join a growing consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the public sector. You'll become part of a collaborative and sociable team, working on technically interesting projects while benefiting from genuine long-term career progression and a healthy work-life balance.