Senior Building Surveyor | London

TSA Riley; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London seeks a Senior Building Surveyor to join their team. The role involves carrying out building surveys, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Building Surveying, MRICS membership, and strong project management skills. This position offers a full-time opportunity to influence strategy and deliver high-quality outcomes within a collaborative environment. Applications are welcomed from those seeking flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working at a senior level in a Surveying role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building surveys and defect analysis.
• Prepare specifications, schedules, and tender documentation.
• Manage refurbishment and maintenance projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge of Building Regulations

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Full professional membership with RICS (MRICS)

Tools

MS Office

Construction forms of contracts (JCT/NEC)

Job description

TSA Riley is excited to welcome applications for the role of Senior Building Surveyor at our central London office.

We’re looking for a chartered Building Surveyor with proven experience in the built environment and a strong track record of working closely with clients and delivering high‑quality project outcomes.

With a well‑established client base and a respected legacy in Building Surveying services, we’re now entering an exciting phase of growth, and this is your chance to play a key role.

As we expand our in‑house team and broaden our capabilities, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s ready to make a real impact. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, lead projects, and help shape the direction of our Building Surveying offering over the coming years.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and be part of a collaborative, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

• Carry out building surveys, condition reports, and defect analysis
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation
• Provide advice on building regulations, planning issues, and property legislation
• Manage refurbishment and maintenance projects from inception to completion
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and contractor performance
• Conduct dilapidation assessments and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Handle Part Wall issues including notices and awards

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Full professional membership with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or similar equivalent
• Proven experience of working at a senior level in a Surveying role and working on projects and clients within the built environment
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and regulations including recent BSA regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of common construction forms of contracts such as JCT and/or NEC
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use a variety of software packages to a high level, including MS Office
• Familiar with following industry leading systems and procedures as part of your role

Who we are

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.

Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services across the project lifecycle means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands‑on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients’ projects.

What Makes Us Different

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full‑time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management, Consulting, and Management
Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Construction, and Building Construction

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