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