Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

Carrington West; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment and improvement projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and MRICS/Chartered Surveyor status. Responsibilities include managing projects and mentoring junior colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to be part of high-profile projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in building surveying with substantial professional experience.
• Ability to manage projects, clients, and budgets with commercial awareness.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on refurbishment and improvement projects across multiple sectors.
• Carry out feasibility studies and prepare technical specifications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant and Graduate Building Surveyors.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise in building surveying

Client management

Budget management

Education

MRICS/Chartered Surveyor status

Job description

Overview

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.