Senior Party Wall Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural design company in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Party Wall Surveyor. In this role, you will lead the newly established party wall consultancy, manage incoming leads, and build a team. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Surveyor with a passion for client relations and at least 5 years of experience in party wall matters. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and flexibility to work from home.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Work from home

Bonus scheme

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Chartered Surveyor with a degree in Building Surveying or similar.
• At least 5 years' experience in party wall matters.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal surveyor on all party wall matters.
• Manage and respond to 5–10 weekly leads from residential homeowners.
• Develop and grow a new team to meet business demand.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or similar

Job description

Senior Party Wall Surveyor – Competitive Salary + Bonus – London

The Role

Are you a commercially aware surveyor ready to take the lead on a growing consultancy? Do you have the experience and confidence to build a team from the ground up? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a busy Architectural Design company delivering 400–500 loft and extension applications per year across London and the Home Counties. We’ve recently launched a dedicated party wall consultancy to support the growing number of homeowners needing this service—and we’re looking for a Senior Party Wall Surveyor to help build and lead it.

As the lead surveyor, you will be central to shaping the new consultancy. You’ll take charge of incoming leads, manage projects, and develop client relationships, all while laying the foundations for a successful team.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive growth and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as the principal surveyor on all party wall matters
2. Manage and respond to 5–10 weekly leads from residential homeowners
3. Provide advice, prepare notices, schedules of condition, and awards
4. Represent clients as Building or Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor
5. Work closely with architectural teams to ensure smooth coordination
6. Develop and grow a new team in line with business demand

The Company

Founded by builders turned designers, Fast Plans transforms London homes through expert architectural drawings and planning services. Our unique construction background means we deliver what others can't: builder-ready drawings that combine practical feasibility with design excellence.

The Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home
• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

The Person

• Chartered Surveyor with a degree in Building Surveying or similar
• At least 5 years' experience in party wall matters
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills
• Ambitious and self-driven, with a desire to shape a growing business
• Able to work independently and confidently manage workload