Senior Building Surveyor - Hybrid - Essex

Brandon James; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to manage a diverse pipeline of work across various sectors including commercial and residential. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects from inception to completion and requires a proven ability to deliver high-quality surveying services in a client-facing environment. The role provides competitive salary ranges between £55,000 - £65,000, along with additional benefits such as a car allowance, enhanced pension, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality surveying services.
• Experience working in a client-facing environment.
• Capability to lead project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of project and professional services from inception to completion.
• Manage schedules of dilapidations, PPMs, and condition surveys.
• Prepare specifications and assess contractor submissions.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Relationship building

Project management

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

One of the UK's leading multi‑disciplinary consultancies is currently seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Building Surveyor to join their growing team. The Senior Building Surveyor will play a key role in delivering a diverse pipeline of work, and the business is looking to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor to support continued expansion.

Senior Building Surveyor Role

The Senior Building Surveyor will support senior leadership in managing the team and delivering a wide variety of professional and project services, including dilapidations, building surveys, PPMs, specification preparation and contract administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, with access to a strong and varied workload.

Their projects range from large‑scale new build and refurbishment schemes to smaller value design, survey and construction work. Sectors include:

• Commercial
• Residential
• Defence
• Industrial
• Education
• Heritage
• Leisure

Duties of the Senior Building Surveyor to include:

• Lead the delivery of project and professional services from inception to completion.
• Manage and prepare schedules of dilapidations, PPMs, condition surveys and pre‑acquisition building surveys.
• Lead party wall and neighbourly matters, including preparation of notices, negotiations and schedules of condition.
• Prepare specifications and tender documentation and assess contractor submissions.
• Act as contract administrator on a range of commercial and public sector projects.
• Work closely with senior team members to support and develop the building surveying function.

The Person

The successful Senior Building Surveyor will have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality surveying services in a client‑facing environment.

• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment, across multiple sectors.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and manage projects effectively.
• Confident in leading project teams.
• Target driven with strong commercial awareness.
• Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility.

In Return

• £55,000 - £65,000
• Car allowance
• Enhanced benefits package including pension and health‑related benefits
• Flexible and remote working options
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Professional development and membership support

If you believe you are capable of performing this exciting and challenging role to a high standard, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed).