Senior Building Surveyor/ Lead Surveyor

JLL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their Residential Building Consultancy team in Greater London or Manchester. The ideal candidate will conduct inspections, complete technical due diligence, and monitor projects on new builds. The role requires MRICS certification and strong verbal skills. The firm offers a collaborative work environment focused on excellence, making this an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals looking to make a positive impact in the real estate sector.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative.
• Must be proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong verbal and numerical skills.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and prepare reports.
• Complete technical due diligence for assets.
• Monitor projects for new builds.
• Administer repair and refurbishment contracts.

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Report writing

Time management

Communication

Education

MRICS (building surveying)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world‑class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Surveyor

We are recruiting into our Residential Building Consultancy team based in either London or Manchester. Our team works with all Client groups in the Affordable Housing, Specialist Care, Prime Central London, Build to Rent and Student Sectors delivering technical due diligence, professional work and project‑led work including contract administration and project monitoring.

We are looking for an outward‑looking, “all‑rounder” Building Surveyor preferably with a residential sector track record, a strong sense of “team spirit” and an ambition to deliver excellence.

What this job involves

• Undertaking Building Surveyor's inspections and preparing reports
• Completing technical due diligence for the sale or acquisition of existing assets
• Project, Fund and Bank Monitoring of new build residential and mixed‑use assets from one‑off houses to new towers
• Employer’s Agent, Client Representative for new build and residential assets
• Preparing specifications for, and administering repair and refurbishment contracts
• Preparing planned preventative maintenance plans and stock condition surveys
• Undertaking building reinstatement cost assessments
• Assisting with co‑ordination of portfolio instructions and undertaking other duties from time to time as may be reasonably required
• Making sustainable business links with both external and internal clients and offering a professional and excellent client service at all times
• Working with internal multi‑disciplinary teams on shared instructions
• Undertaking business development with new and existing clients
• Some travel will be required in this role

Sound like you? The ideal candidate will possess these qualities

• Required to have the ability to work within a team and on own initiative
• Must be enthusiastic, proactive and self‑motivated
• Must have strong verbal and numerical skills, and be comfortable with report writing
• Requires excellent time management and general organisational skills
• Is required to be flexible and have the ability to work under pressure
• MRICS (building surveying) with proven experience, preferably PQE in a commercial consultancy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clean driving licence
• Must be well presented and have excellent communication skills

Location: On‑site – Greater Manchester, GBR, London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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