Senior Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk services provider located in Willenhall is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to manage cases across commercial and residential properties. This role involves detailed defect diagnosis, contract administration, and working closely with clients and insurers. Candidates should be MRICS qualified with 3-5 years of experience and possess strong knowledge of CDM regulations. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £65,000, along with numerous benefits including a hybrid working option and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance/EV scheme

Enhanced contributory pension

Performance-related bonus

Share purchase scheme

Structured CPD support

Qualifications

• Must be MRICS qualified with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in defect diagnosis and technical reporting is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of CDM regulations and flexibility to travel across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across commercial and residential properties.
• Prepare costed schedules of work and oversee reinstatement and repair projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and client SLA/KPI requirements.

Skills

Defect diagnosis

Technical reporting

JCT contract administration

CDM regulations knowledge

Education

MRICS qualified

3-5 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Our client is one of the UK's largest independently owned providers of claims and risk services. With a respected national presence and a reputation for technical excellence, this organisation delivers expert surveying and loss adjusting services across commercial and residential property. The Building Consultancy division is known for its high professional standards, collaborative team culture, and strong client relationships. Based in the Birmingham office and covering the Midlands, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a forward‑thinking firm that values integrity, quality, and service.

Senior Building Surveyor – Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Car allowance/EV scheme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid working available
• Share purchase scheme with interest‑free loans
• Structured CPD and professional development support

Senior Building Surveyor – Job Overview

• Manage a varied caseload across commercial and residential properties
• Carry out detailed defect diagnosis surveys and technical reporting
• Prepare costed schedules of work and oversee reinstatement and repair projects
• Deliver full contract administration, including managing variations, valuations, and payments
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and client SLA/KPI requirements
• Work with insurers, loss adjusters, policyholders, and private clients
• Contribute to service delivery standards and collaborative team knowledge sharing

Senior Building Surveyor – Job Requirements

• MRICS qualified, with ideally 3‑5 years’ post‑qualification experience
• Strong background in defect diagnosis, technical reporting, and JCT contract administration
• Candidates looking to sit their APC exam in 2026 will be considered for this role
• Excellent working knowledge of CDM regulations
• Experience in both commercial and residential sectors
• Insurance‑related surveying experience desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Midlands

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi‑disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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