Senior Building Surveyor – Education Projects Flexible Work

Theodore Harrison; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Performance bonuses

Life insurance

Extra holiday for long service

Electric vehicle scheme

Flexible/remote working options

Job summary

Theodore Harrison is seeking a Senior/Chartered Building Surveyor to own a varied project portfolio in Birmingham. This client-facing role offers progression as the practice grows, with a focus on education sector projects and a strong pipeline.

You will lead from the front, guide Architectural Technologists, manage RIBA stages, and oversee feasibility, budgets and delivery strategies across schemes and CIF applications.

Qualifications

• MRICS or MCIOB qualified (or working towards chartership).
• Experience delivering projects for public sector clients, ideally within education.
• Strong technical, organisational and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and provide direction to Architectural Technologists.
• Manage projects through RIBA Plan of Work stages.
• Advise clients on feasibility, budgets and delivery strategies.
• Prepare schemes, specifications, costings and programmes.
• Prepare tender docs and advise on procurement routes and appointments.
• Lead contract administration and project management from inception to completion.
• Manage CIF applications via the Department for Education portal.
• Undertake building surveys and repair proposals.
• Advise on maintenance strategies and lifecycle planning.
• Manage planning applications and statutory compliance.

Skills

MRICS

MCIOB

Client-facing

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Theodore Harrison is seeking a Senior/Chartered Building Surveyor to own a varied project portfolio in Birmingham. This client-facing role offers progression as the practice grows, with a focus on education sector projects and a strong pipeline.

You will lead from the front, guide Architectural Technologists, manage RIBA stages, and oversee feasibility, budgets and delivery strategies across schemes and CIF applications.