UK Building Surveyor & Capital Projects Lead

M7 Real Estate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

M7 Real Estate in London is seeking a Building Surveyor to lead UK capital expenditure projects within the Technical Services team. You will oversee schemes from inception through to completion, coordinating consultants and contractors and ensuring delivery to programme and budget.

The role requires a degree in a built environment, 2–3 years post‑qualification experience, a UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in built environment; MRICS or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years post‑qualification experience in project delivery.
• Experience in UK commercial/industrial real estate.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning requirements and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Consultant/Project Manager on UK capex, refurbishment and fit‑out projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare scopes of works, specifications and tender documentation in line with design standards; coordinate consultants.
• Procure and appoint consultants (M&E, structural, fire, planning) and manage their deliverables.
• Run competitive contractor tenders and produce tender reports with recommendations.
• Administer JCT contracts as Contract Administrator and manage variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage on‑site progress, budget, quality and health and safety to programme.
• Set and monitor project budgets and cash flow; report risks to Directors and asset managers.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Building Regulations, planning conditions and hand‑over documents.
• Assist in scoping technical due diligence for UK acquisitions; review due diligence findings for acquisitions.
• Travel to Europe to support projects; oversee local design teams while maintaining M7 standards.

Skills

Building surveying

Project management

Capex delivery

RIBA Plan of Work

Contract administration

JCT contracts

CDM Regulations

UK Building Regulations

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in built environment

Job description

M7 Real Estate in London is seeking a Building Surveyor to lead UK capital expenditure projects within the Technical Services team. You will oversee schemes from inception through to completion, coordinating consultants and contractors and ensuring delivery to programme and budget.

The role requires a degree in a built environment, 2–3 years post‑qualification experience, a UK driving licence and willingness to travel.