Senior Chartered Building Surveyor - Carrington West

Carrington West; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying company in the UK is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment and modernization projects across various sectors including healthcare and education. The ideal candidate should have MRICS status and substantial experience in building surveying. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, preparing technical specifications, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile projects while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in building surveying with substantial professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects, clients, and budgets with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead on refurbishment, modernisation, and improvement projects across multiple sectors.
• Carry out feasibility studies, prepare technical specifications, and oversee contract administration.
• Deliver professional building surveying services, including dilapidations and fire safety assessments.

Skills

Project management

Technical documentation drafting

Mentoring junior colleagues

Client management

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.

Key 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. 07512 727051 or email [e-mail]