Senior Building Surveyor

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to enhance their surveying division. The role involves leading building surveying services focused on fire safety compliance, mentoring surveyors, and coordinating with engineers to ensure regulatory adherence. Candidates should possess a Building Surveying degree and RICS membership, along with strong project management skills. Engagement with clients and legal teams is crucial, making excellent communication essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND or RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying.
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and leading teams.
• In-depth understanding of Building Regulations and Fire Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex building surveys and fire safety assessments.
• Manage and mentor a team of building surveyors.
• Collaborate with engineers to provide coordinated solutions.
• Support clients in fulfilling building regulation obligations.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Building regulations expertise

Fire safety compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Member or Chartered status with RICS or CIOB

Job description

My client is a long established specialist sub contractor to the wider construction undustry 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