Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment and modernisation projects across diverse sectors. You'll manage client relationships, mentor junior surveyors, and apply your technical knowledge in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in Building Surveying and is chartered or on the path to becoming chartered. This role offers the opportunity to work on prestigious projects while maintaining a good work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and project delivery experience.
• Commercially savvy with experience managing clients and profitability.
• Skilled mentor with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment and modernisation projects across sectors.
• Produce specifications, statutory approvals, and contract administration.
• Apply expert knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.

Skills

Technical knowledge in Building Surveying

Client management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or RICS-accredited equivalent

Chartered (MRICS) or pursuing chartership

Job description

Overview

Imagine working on some of the most exciting, prestigious projects across the globe - while enjoying the flexibility, career growth, and collaborative culture you've been looking for.

We're partnering with a consultancy that's redefining how Building Surveyors work. From retail and healthcare to energy, education, and commercial property, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects that make a tangible difference for people and the environment.

The role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you'll take on a mix of challenging and varied projects - from feasibility studies and refurbishment programmes to fire safety strategies and lifecycle condition surveys. You'll manage client relationships, mentor rising talent, and work with a team that encourages ideas, innovation, and initiative.

In this role you'll be

• Leading refurbishment, improvement, and modernisation projects across diverse sectors.
• Producing specifications, statutory approvals, and contract administration.
• Applying expert knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Mentoring and supervising junior surveyors, including APC candidates.
• Carrying out fire risk and compartmentation surveys, plus other specialist professional services.
• Supporting senior leadership and contributing to new business bids and proposals.

What they're looking for

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or RICS-accredited equivalent.
• Chartered (MRICS) or on your way.
• Strong technical knowledge and project delivery experience.
• Commercially savvy, with experience managing clients and profitability.
• Skilled mentor with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge across specialist areas such as dilapidations, party wall, access assessments, and fire risk.

This is more than just another surveying job - it's your chance to work on projects that will be talked about for years to come, while enjoying the work-life balance you deserve.

If you're ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your career thrives, this is the role for you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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