Senior Building Surveyor – Strategic Asset & Repairs Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor/Associate in Birmingham to join our Building Consultancy team. You will conduct surveys, prepare technical reports, and manage dilapidations across high-value commercial portfolios.

You'll develop repair specifications, lead negotiation activities, and implement preventative maintenance strategies. A MRICS qualification with 3–5+ years PQE is preferred, along with strong client management and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification in Building Surveying; 3–5+ years PQE in commercial consultancy.
• Strong capability in dilapidations, surveys and contract administration.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive building surveys and prepare detailed technical reports for high-value commercial portfolios.
• Develop specifications and administer repair and refurbishment contracts (£500k+ values).
• Lead dilapidations negotiations and prepare strategic exit plans for major occupiers.
• Create planned preventative maintenance strategies to optimise asset performance.
• Perform building reinstatement cost assessments across retail, office, industrial and logistics sectors.
• Coordinate complex portfolio instructions across multiple property types and travel regionally.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Report writing

Client management

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Tools

AutoCAD

Digital survey tools

MS Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor/Associate in Birmingham to join our Building Consultancy team. You will conduct surveys, prepare technical reports, and manage dilapidations across high-value commercial portfolios.

You'll develop repair specifications, lead negotiation activities, and implement preventative maintenance strategies. A MRICS qualification with 3–5+ years PQE is preferred, along with strong client management and report-writing skills.