Senior Building Surveyor in London

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the built environment is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their London office. The role involves managing and delivering diverse projects, including a flagship heritage scheme. Candidates should be chartered (MRICS or equivalent) with solid experience in building surveying and excellent client-facing skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, agile working arrangements, and various employee benefits, including private healthcare and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Stakeholder pension scheme

Support for professional subscriptions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualification experience in building surveying.
• Strong track record in managing multi-faceted projects.
• Experience in public sector and heritage schemes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a broad mix of project work.
• Oversee large and complex heritage development schemes.
• Represent consultancy in client meetings and manage resources.

Skills

Technical foundation in building surveying

Communication skills

Business development skills

Project management experience

Collaboration and mentoring

Education

Chartered (MRICS or equivalent)

Job description

A highly respected multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 160 years of delivering excellence across the built environment, are keen to speak with a talented Senior Building Surveyor to join their London office. Offering the successful Surveyor the opportunity to work on a major flagship heritage scheme alongside a diverse portfolio across the South East, this role also presents a clear pathway toward further progression within a national, forward-thinking practice.

The Company’s Profile

Renowned for their collaborative culture and technical rigour, my client is a key player across the commercial, residential, defence, and public sectors. Their London office sits at the heart of their strategic growth plans, with an impressive pipeline of heritage, refurbishment, and new build projects, and a supportive team focused on quality delivery and client satisfaction.

The Senior Building Surveyor’s Role

As the successful Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll play a central role in managing and delivering a broad mix of project and professional work. You’ll oversee large and complex schemes, including a major heritage development, while supporting junior colleagues and driving excellence across all stages of project life cycles.

You’ll represent the consultancy in client meetings, manage internal resources, and contribute to business development activities, while promoting best practice and technical quality.

The Successful Senior Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications

• Chartered (MRICS or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience

Knowledge and Attributes

• A strong technical foundation across both professional and project-led building surveying
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and business development skills
• A track record in managing and delivering multi-faceted projects to a high standard
• Experience with public sector and/or heritage schemes is desirable
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a commitment to mentoring and knowledge-sharing

In Return?

• £50,000 – £60,000
• Agile working arrangements
• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + the option to buy additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance & healthcare cash plan
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Support for professional subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Clear progression opportunities within a national, values-led consultancy

If you’re a Senior Building Surveyor looking to join a practice where you can lead flagship projects and shape the future of the built environment, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.