Senior Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement for site visits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

CPD support and allowance

Pension

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to manage a varied portfolio across West & Central London, including high-end residential, local authority projects, and education sector work. You will own projects from instruction to completion, with autonomy to shape the service and grow client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of Building Surveying, strong contract administration, and the ability to work independently within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Extensive Building Surveying experience (10+ years) across varied sectors.
• MRICS status preferred but not essential.
• Proven contract administration and project leadership capabilities.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a busy consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Acting as Contract Administrator on refurbishment and maintenance schemes
• Preparing specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation
• Managing contractors, consultants and site progress
• Chairing site meetings and monitoring programme, cost and quality
• Carrying out surveys, preparing reports and providing technical advice
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors and apprentices
• Contributing to business development and growth of the service
• Handling Party Wall matters where required

Skills

10+ years' Building Surveying

Contract Administration

Multi-service background

Project & client management

Communication & organisation

Ambition to progress

Education

MRICS status (preferred)

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor
West & Central London | Construction Consultancy | Up to £70,000 DOE

Ready to take the next step in your Building Surveying career?

We're working with a growing construction consultancy that is building an excellent reputation across West and Central London. With a strong pipeline of work and an expanding client base, they're looking for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join the team and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just project delivery - you'll have the autonomy to manage your own work, build strong client relationships and have a genuine influence on the direction of the team.

The Role

You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including:

• High-end residential and landlord portfolios
• Local authority projects across London
• Education
• Refurbishment and maintenance
• Party Wall matters, particularly within the residential sector

Your responsibilities will include

• Managing projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Acting as Contract Administrator on refurbishment and maintenance schemes
• Preparing specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation
• Managing contractors, consultants and site progress
• Chairing site meetings and monitoring programme, cost and quality
• Carrying out surveys, preparing reports and providing technical advice
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors and apprentices
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the service
• Handling Party Wall matters where required

About You

We're looking for an experienced Building Surveyor who can operate confidently and independently, ideally with:

• 10+ years' Building Surveying experience
• MRICS status preferred, but not essential
• Strong Contract Administration experience
• A broad Building Surveying background across multiple service lines
• Experience managing projects and client relationships autonomously
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, dependable approach and genuine ambition to progress

Most importantly, you'll be someone who values teamwork, client relationships and long-term development, and wants to be part of a business where your contribution is genuinely recognised.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for site visits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• CPD support and allowance
• Pension
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of interesting work, a close-knit team and ambitious plans for growth.

You'll have the autonomy to make your mark, the variety to keep your role interesting and the opportunity to develop your career alongside a business that is going places.

If you're ready for a role where your experience can make a real difference, please contact Georgie Marden.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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