Senior Building Surveyor (MRICS)

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor for their London office. This hybrid role involves project team leadership, client engagement across various sectors, and responsibilities from site inspections to specification preparation. Ideal candidates should possess MRICS status and a degree in Building Surveying, with strong project management capabilities. The firm offers competitive benefits including flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Life assurance cover

In-house mental health first aiders

Birthday leave

Biannual pay reviews

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Professional development schemes

Paid corporate social responsibility days

Regular social events

Annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Possess MRICS status.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build relationships.
• Leadership experience for overseeing project teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Manager with client liaison and service delivery.
• Act as Contract Administrator on a wide range of building types.
• Conduct site visits and prepare inspection reports.
• Manage tendering processes and prepare specifications.
• Submit applications for Planning and Building Control Approvals.
• Support interdisciplinary project teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

MRICS status

Strong client-facing skills

Building surveying expertise

Project management experience

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Building Surveyor
Location: Eltham, London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

A leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Eltham office, with the potential for Project Team Leadership responsibilities. You will work across diverse sectors, including Housing, Education, Commercial, Emergency Services, and Health, delivering high-quality projects and client-focused solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Manager / Project Team Leader with client liaison, briefs, fee proposals, scheme presentations, project programming, and service delivery
• Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent on a wide range of building types using standard construction contracts
• Conduct site visits and prepare inspection reports
• Prepare initial appraisal and feasibility reports, including measured surveys of existing buildings or sites
• Interpret survey drawings and prepare outline and complete scheme designs
• Prepare budget estimates and full working drawings sufficient for construction
• Submit applications for Planning, Listed Building Consent, and Building Control Approvals
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and Employer's Requirements for design and build projects
• Manage tendering processes, including invitations, analysis, reporting, and contract documentation
• Prepare maintenance manuals and undertake professional services such as Party Wall matters, Rights to Light, and schedule of condition inspections
• Delegate tasks where appropriate while retaining responsibility for delivery
• Support interdisciplinary project teams and mentor junior colleagues

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS status
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent
• Proven expertise in building surveying and project management
• Experience delivering projects across Education, Emergency Services, Healthcare, Housing, and Commercial sectors is advantageous
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Demonstrable ability to manage programs, budgets, and interdisciplinary teams efficiently
• Leadership experience is desirable for overseeing project teams

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00-16:15, 7.25-hour working day)
• Hybrid working options (office/home)
• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• In-house mental health first aiders
• Birthday leave
• Biannual pay reviews
• Scottish Widows pension scheme with salary sacrifice (4.5% matched)
• Professional development schemes and sponsorship of professional fees
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days
• Regular social events
• Annual leave + bank holidays

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on 0131 264 0904, via WhatsApp on [phone], or email your up-to-date CV to .