Senior Building Surveyor - Manchester | Up To £60k

Vivid Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is partnering with a Manchester-based commercial property organisation to recruit a Senior Building Surveyor for its Building Consultancy team. The role involves taking ownership of a diverse portfolio, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and capital improvement projects, and shaping long-term asset strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building Surveying, significant commercial building surveying experience, MRICS is advantageous, and strong project

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline required.
• MRICS qualification advantageous but not mandatory for strong candidates.
• Experience in refurbishment, capital works and planned maintenance projects is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead building surveying projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Manage capital works, planned maintenance programmes and refurbishments.
• Deliver CAT A/B refurbishments and M&E-related projects and advise on building regulations and sustainability.
• Undertake building condition assessments, identify defects and propose remedial solutions.
• Support long-term asset management strategies and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Commercial property knowledge

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Working Arrangement: Office-based, with occasional regional travel

About the Opportunity

I am working with an established commercial property organisation in Manchester seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Building Consultancy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded surveyor to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of commercial assets, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and capital improvement projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping long-term asset strategies, managing complex projects and working closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead building surveying projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Manage capital works, planned maintenance programmes and commercial refurbishment projects.
• Deliver CAT A and CAT B refurbishments, building fabric improvements and M&E-related projects.
• Undertake building condition assessments, identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of long-term asset management strategies.
• Provide technical advice on building regulations, compliance, building pathology and sustainability.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve building performance, operational efficiency and asset value.

About You

We are looking for a proactive Senior Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge and experience across commercial property.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within commercial building surveying, property consultancy or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, defects, remediation and building regulations.
• Experience delivering refurbishment, capital works and planned maintenance projects.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commercially focused approach with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• An understanding of sustainability and its impact on commercial property.

MRICS qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000.
• Opportunity to work across a varied commercial property portfolio.
• Exposure to significant refurbishment and capital investment projects.
• A collaborative environment with experienced property professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Interested?

If you're a Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, or an established Senior Surveyor considering a new opportunity in Manchester, I'd be keen to speak with you.