Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

Carrington West; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead challenging projects across various sectors. The role involves managing refurbishment initiatives, ensuring quality and safety, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a strong technical background and preferably hold MRICS status. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering first-class services.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience in building surveying.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.
• Confident in drafting technical documentation including specifications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of refurbishment, modernisation, and improvement projects.
• Carry out feasibility studies, prepare technical specifications, and oversee contract administration.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant and Graduate Building Surveyors.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in building surveying

Project management

Client management

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS/Chartered Surveyor status

Job description

Are you keen to be part of some of the high profile and challenging projects across the UK and beyond?

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering first-class service to our clients across multiple sectors, including retail, healthcare, energy, commercial, education, and the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of refurbishment, modernisation, and improvement projects across multiple sectors.
• Carry out feasibility studies, prepare technical specifications, secure statutory consents, and oversee contract administration.
• Apply and interpret building contracts (JCT, NEC, etc.) effectively within projects.
• Deliver professional building surveying services, including dilapidations, party wall matters, fire safety assessments, and access audits.
• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental considerations are embedded into project delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant and Graduate Building Surveyors, including APC support.

What We're Looking For

• MRICS/Chartered Surveyor status (essential or close to completion).
• Strong technical expertise in building surveying with substantial professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects, clients, and budgets with commercial awareness.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.
• Confident in drafting technical documentation including specifications, feasibility studies, and reports.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat about the role.