Senior Building Surveyor

Macdonald & Company; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct business impact

Career progression opportunities

Health/pension benefits

Job summary

Macdonald & Company is seeking a Building Surveyor (Senior) to help establish a dedicated Commercial Building Surveying practice in Dublin. You will deliver high-spec professional advice and project services across a diverse portfolio while shaping growth strategy and service offerings.

This role offers commercial autonomy with corporate backing, and a clear pathway to Associate Director as the team expands. Dublin-based with strong client and market development opportunities.

Qualifications

• MRICS or MSCSI chartered status is essential.
• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations and contracts (RIAI/JCT/FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-acquisition due diligence, surveys, dilapidations, lease advice and defect diagnosis.
• Lead refurbishment, fit-out and alteration projects from inception to completion.
• Advise landlords, investors, occupiers and lenders on technical issues.
• Identify market opportunities and develop competitive tenders.
• Mentor APC candidates and junior surveyors as the practice grows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report writing

Business development

Education

MRICS / MSCSI

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

Position Overview

An established global real estate services firm is establishing a dedicated Commercial Building Surveying practice in Dublin. They are seeking an ambitious Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor to play a pivotal role in establishing, managing, and helping to expand this new team.

This position offers a rare combination of commercial autonomy and corporate backing. You will deliver high-spec professional advice and project services across a diverse commercial portfolio, while directly influencing the growth strategy, service offerings, and culture of the new Dublin division.

Key Responsibilities

• Professional Services: Conduct pre-acquisition technical due diligence, building condition surveys, schedules of dilapidations (acting for both landlords and tenants), lease advice, and defect diagnosis.
• Project Management & Contract Administration: Lead refurbishment, fit-out, and alteration projects from inception to completion, including design, specification writing, tendering, contract administration, and site monitoring.
• Client Advisory: Act as a trusted technical advisor to commercial landlords, institutional investors, corporate occupiers, and lenders.
• Business Development & Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to identify new market opportunities, prepare competitive tenders, and build long-term client relationships to drive commercial growth.
• Team Development: Support the recruitment, mentorship, and line management of APC candidates and junior surveyors as the practice expands.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS / MSCSI) is essential.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5+ years of post-qualification experience within commercial building surveying (Irish market experience strongly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Deep working knowledge of Irish building control legislation, planning regulations, health & safety compliance, and standard construction contracts (RIAI / JCT / FIDIC).
• Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in business development, proposal writing, and managing client accounts.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills, with the drive to lead initiatives independently.

What We Offer

• Direct Business Impact: Ground-floor influence in establishing and shaping a new department within a leading global firm.
• Career Advancement: Clear, structured pathways to Associate Director and Director levels as the team scales.
• Competitive Package: Attractive base salary commensurate with experience, performance-related bonus scheme, professional fees coverage, flexible working options, and comprehensive health/pension benefits.