Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Watford seeks a Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager to oversee construction and project management tasks. This role involves managing education sector projects, conducting site inspections, and providing contract administration. The ideal candidate will hold an RICS-accredited degree and have relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Car contribution

Holiday package: 22 days (+BH + Christmas closure)

Progression opportunities

Chartership support

Pension

Company social events

Business travel expenses paid

Salary sacrifice electric/hybrid car scheme

Salary sacrifice ‘Cycle to work’ scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a surveying consultancy, preferably with education projects.
• Motivated, positive, and collaborative attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement and delivery of various construction projects.
• Conduct site inspections, chair meetings, and provide progress reports.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Administration

Collaboration

Education

RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager
Location: Watford
Remuneration: Starting salary £45,000 - £60,000 per annum. Annual bonus scheme. Car contribution. Holiday package: 22 days (+BH + Christmas closure). Progression opportunities. Chartership support. Pension. Company social events. Business travel expenses paid. Salary sacrifice electric/hybrid car scheme. Salary sacrifice ‘Cycle to work’ scheme.
Working hours: – 5pm
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Hays is excited to be working in partnership with Academy Estate Consultants, a privately owned Building Consultancy providing comprehensive professional services predominantly within the education sector.

At Academy Estate Consultants, you will join a culture focused on creating inspiring and sustainable spaces. The organization thrives on building strong relationships by understanding client challenges, sharing visions, and transforming potential into reality. The focus is on maximizing efficiencies to save time and money for clients.

Due to ongoing success and growth, the Academy Estate team is looking to expand its professional Surveying and Project Management department by recruiting a Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager for their new Watford office. You will be responsible for the procurement and delivery of various construction, mechanical, and electrical projects, including new builds, fire door renewals, cladding and window renewals, heating and ventilation systems, electrical distribution, fire alarm renewals, laboratory refurbishments, and drainage replacements.

As the Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager, your responsibilities will include project management, contract administration, and employers’ agent duties mainly for education clients. This involves feasibility studies, condition surveys, defect analysis, measured surveys, specification writing, contract administration, and project delivery. You will conduct site inspections, chair meetings, and provide progress and financial reports.

APC support and mentoring are available for surveyors aiming for MRICS qualification. Benefits include annual holiday entitlement, pension contributions, a competitive salary, participation in an annual bonus scheme, and staff social events.

To qualify, you should hold an RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree (or similar) and have experience in a surveying consultancy, preferably with education projects. Experience in project management and contract administration is essential. You should be motivated, positive, and collaborative. The role requires office-based work with site visits, a forward-thinking attitude, adaptability, and a driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

For more information, contact Laura Kittle at 01245 782130. #4685729 - Laura Kittle