Building Surveyor

A client of mine, a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy who are not only a specialist within their space, but also at the forefront of delivering sustainable and people-focused design solutions, are keen to speak with a talented Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor, with a view to join their London office. Offering the successful Building Surveyor not only the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative and growing team, but also a clear pathway to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

The Company''s Profile

With roots going back over 85 years, this dynamic consultancy has evolved into one of the UK''s most respected, medium-sized practices, providing integrated design and technical expertise across commercial, healthcare, education, defence, and residential sectors. With offices nationwide, they combine a strong regional presence with the capability to deliver large, complex projects across the country.

Life within the practice is professional yet sociable, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and staff wellbeing. Their core values - progressive, collaborative, supportive, and accountable - underpin their commitment to improving the built environment and driving sustainable change.

The Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor''s Role

The successful Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor will join a diverse team delivering the full spectrum of building surveying services. From design and specification through to contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects across both public and private sectors.

You will:

• Act as Building Surveyor across a range of project and professional service commissions from inception to completion

• Lead on schedules of dilapidations, PPMs, condition surveys, defect analysis, and pre-acquisition surveys

• Undertake party wall matters and neighbourly matters, preparing notices, awards, and schedules of condition

• Prepare specifications and tender documentation, assessing bids and advising clients

• Act as Contract Administrator on projects across offices, warehouses, and public sector buildings

• Work closely with clients, providing clear advice and ensuring technical and financial considerations are well managed

• Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop expertise while mentoring junior team members

The Successful Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying

• MRICS Chartered status, or actively working towards chartership

Knowledge and Attributes

• Strong experience across surveys, dilapidations, contract administration, and project management

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and NBS (beneficial)

• Commercially astute, proactive, well-organised, and diligent

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients

• Full UK driving licence

In Return?

• -55,000 - -60,000

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with festive shutdown and long service recognition)

• Opportunities for flexible and remote working

• Competitive company pension scheme

• Health cash plan scheme

• Professional membership support

• In-house coaching, mentoring, and career development pathways

• Cycle to work scheme

• Death in service benefit

• Early finish incentives when practice targets are achieved

• Enhanced family policies

• Paid volunteering leave (up to 2 days)

• Regular team-building and fully expensed social events

• Health & mental wellness programmes

• Employee referral scheme

If you''re a Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor looking to grow your career in a supportive and people-focused consultancy, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.

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