Building Surveyors

Join a high performing Building and Project Management team in Birmingham, where you will play a key role in delivering commercial success and shaping the team’s continued growth. This role is ideal for a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with strong client skills and a passion for delivering exceptional results. You’ll work across a wide mix of projects and professional instructions, with real opportunities to progress, develop your expertise and build strong client relationships.   What you’ll be doing • Contract Administration • Planned Maintenance • Technical Due Diligence • Dilapidations • Development Monitoring • Reinstatement Cost Assessments • Condition Schedules • Party Wall Matters You’ll gain exposure to a broad client base, primarily within commercial property, with the opportunity to support on residential sectors too.   What we’re looking for • MRICS qualified • Strong client facing and communication skills • Ability to understand client needs and offer pragmatic, commercial advice • Confident working across multiple workstreams and deadlines • Track record of fee delivery or revenue generation • Trusted advisor with strong stakeholder engagement • Proactive, collaborative and able to guide junior colleagues   Your responsibilities • Provide excellent client service and tailored advice • Work with clients to shape strategic solutions • Support business development and raise the profile of the team • Build strong relationships with new and existing clients • Collaborate across internal teams to maximise opportunities • Contribute to pitches and presentations • Mentor and support junior surveyors • Help deliver business growth objectives • Maintain professional and process compliance   About the team The national Building and Project Consultancy team supports clients through every stage of the property lifecycle, combining technical excellence with commercial insight. Working with investor, developer and occupier clients, the team provides services including due diligence, project management, dilapidations, design, refurbishment, development advisory and maintenance planning. You’ll join a supportive and ambitious environment with national and international reach.   What’s in it for you • Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience • Car allowance • Bonus potential up to 65 percent of pre tax earnings on projects • Excellent career progression and development opportunities • 25 to 30 days annual leave depending on grade • Life assurance • Private medical scheme • Virtual GP access • Mobility and secondment opportunities • Rewards platform • Company pension scheme • Enhanced incremental annual leave   Ready for your next challenge? Apply now and make a real impact within a team that values expertise, ambition and progression.

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A great opportunity to join a thriving Building & Project Consultancy team in Bristol. We are looking for a confident and forward-thinking Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) who wants to play a key role in the growth of this high performing team. If you enjoy variety, client interaction and driving commercial success, this is the role for you. You’ll work on a wide mix of projects and professional instructions across the region, gaining exposure to experienced colleagues in Bristol and Cardiff and strong opportunities for career progression. What you’ll be doing • Contract Administration • Planned Maintenance • Technical Due Diligence • Dilapidations • Development Monitoring • Reinstatement Cost Assessments • Condition Schedules • Party Wall Matters What we’re looking for • Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) • Strong client communication and relationship building skills • Commercial mindset with the ability to deliver clear, tailored advice • Confidence managing multiple instructions and deadlines • Supportive team player who can help develop junior colleagues • Motivated and proactive with a desire to contribute to team growth What’s in it for you • £55,000 to £70,000 salary depending on experience • Car allowance • Generous bonus potential up to 65 percent of pre tax project earnings • Clear career development and progression pathways • 25 to 30 days holiday (depending on grade) • Life Assurance • Private Medical Scheme • Virtual GP access • Mobility and secondment opportunities • Rewards Platform • Company Pension Scheme • Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave About the team You’ll be joining a supportive and highly experienced team of Building Surveyors and Project Managers working across Bristol and Cardiff. The team partners with landlords, occupiers and investors on varied and interesting projects offering real room to grow and make an impact. Interested? Take the next step in your career and apply now to join a team where your expertise and ambition will be valued and rewarded.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Surveyor to join a growing, dynamic team in Cambridge. You will work across a wide variety of instructions including Contract Administration, Planned Maintenance, Due Diligence, Dilapidations, Development Monitoring, Reinstatement Cost Assessments, Condition Schedules, and Party Wall Matters. You’ll work with a diverse client base, including owners, occupiers, and investors across all real estate asset classes. This role offers genuine scope to build strong relationships, develop new clients, and drive opportunities across the business.   Salary and Benefits Salary £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Bonus up to 65% of pre-tax earnings on projects worked Car allowance 25 to 30 days annual leave depending on grade, plus enhanced incremental leave Life assurance and private medical scheme, including virtual GP access Global mobility scheme Comprehensive company pension scheme Rewards and benefits platform Career and professional development support   Team Overview You will join a proactive Cambridge team of 12 building surveyors and project managers, including four Directors, two Associate Directors, four Associates, one Surveyor, and a Team Secretary. The team partners with a wide range of landlords and occupiers, managing fast paced and varied instructions across all sectors. Nationally, a fully accredited 200-strong surveyor team operates across 31 UK regional offices, providing clients with a comprehensive and consistent service across residential, commercial, and rural property.   Apply Now Take the next step in your career. Join a supportive, ambitious team where your skills will be valued, your professional growth supported, and your impact recognised. Don’t wait, your next opportunity starts here!

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Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to take your career to the next level? Join a thriving Oxford-based Building & Projects Consultancy team and work on a varied portfolio of commercial and residential projects. This is your chance to make an impact, grow client relationships, and help shape the future of a high-performing team.   What You’ll Do Lead and deliver a range of projects including Contract Administration, Planned Maintenance, Dilapidations, Development Monitoring, Due Diligence, Condition Surveys, Party Wall matters, and Reinstatement Cost Assessments Build and maintain strong client relationships, winning new business and generating revenue Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to team growth and performance Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver excellent client service and business development initiatives   Who You Are RICS-qualified Chartered Building Surveyor Experienced in commercial property work (residential exposure is a bonus) A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills Confident in pitching, winning new business, and acting as a trusted adviser to clients A proactive team player who enjoys mentoring and developing others   Why This Role? Competitive salary up to £100,000 per annum Performance-related bonus, typically up to 65% of pre-tax earnings generated from projects Car allowance and flexible working options Comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical cover, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Support for professional development and career progression Work on exciting and varied projects, from historic buildings to state-of-the-art facilities   About the Team You’ll join a team of 15 building surveyors and project managers, including Directors, Associate Directors, Associates, and graduates. The team works across a wide client base, delivering high-quality, fast-paced projects with a collaborative and supportive culture.   Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply now to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued, your career supported, and your impact recognised.

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Join a high-performing Building & Project Consultancy team in London as an Associate Director / Director. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to work alongside industry experts, delivering clear, commercial advice to clients across a wide variety of projects. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and deliver instructions independently, while collaborating closely with a skilled and supportive team. The role offers strong routes for career progression and personal development.   What you’ll do Support internal property management teams and nurture client relationships Lead projects across residential, commercial, retail, and logistics sectors Contribute to business development by securing new instructions Provide expert advice on building surveying projects, from inception to completion   Project Work Includes Design, project management, and contract administration Internal refurbishment and fit-out projects Project management of M&E upgrades External repairs and redecoration Building defects and pathology investigations Licence to alter monitoring   What we offer Salary: £65,000 – £100,000 (dependent on experience) Car Allowance Generous Bonus: Up to 65% of pre-tax earnings on projects Career & Professional Development Annual Leave: 25 – 30 days (depending on level) Life Assurance & Private Medical Scheme Virtual GP Access Global Mobility Scheme Employee Rewards Platform Company Pension Scheme Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave   Team Overview Our Building Surveying Projects team delivers expert services across high-end residential, commercial, retail, and logistics sectors, supporting internal teams and clients with precision and professionalism.   Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team where your expertise truly makes an impact.

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Are you an experienced Building Surveyor or Architect looking to join a dynamic property consultancy and management team? This is an exciting opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, providing clients with high-quality surveying advice. We are looking for someone motivated, detail-focused, and keen to grow their career.   What you will do Monitor projects, budgets and schedules effectively Advise clients on property matters including maintenance, repairs and compliance Support development projects and offer professional guidance within the practice Collaborate with clients and internal colleagues to deliver tailored solutions Use AutoCAD and other software tools to produce accurate design, construction drawings, and reports   About Qualified Building Surveyor or Architect (ARB) with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience Strong team player who works well with management and consultancy colleagues Enthusiastic and motivated to help grow and develop the service offering Practical knowledge of construction processes, regulatory environment, and cost control Excellent communicator, capable of engaging professionally with clients and funders Technically proficient: confident using Excel, Word, AutoCAD and other relevant tools; experienced in preparing reports to agreed formats Holder of a full UK driving licence   Salary & Benefits Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) Generous bonus scheme and car allowance Life assurance, income protection, and private medical coverage Flexible working and generous holiday entitlement Pension, professional development support, and access to wellbeing programmes Employee perks including discounts, cycle-to-work, and family support initiatives   Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and join a forward-thinking, supportive team where your skills make a real impact.

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We are seeking Building Surveyors at all levels – APC Candidates, Chartered Surveyors and Senior Surveyors. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team with real progression pathways and exposure to a diverse range of technical work.   Key Responsibilities All Levels Undertake building condition surveys, defect diagnosis and measured surveys Produce technical reports, schedules of condition and dilapidations Support and deliver project management duties Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams Assist with building pathology assessments and feasibility reports Maintain strong technical accuracy and client communication APC Candidates Receive structured APC support and mentorship Assist on complex projects as experience grows Manage APC diary and participate in CPD sessions Develop foundational technical and client-facing skills Chartered & Senior Surveyors Lead and deliver projects with full accountability Mentor APC candidates and junior colleagues Develop client relationships and contribute to business growth Ensure compliance with RICS standards and industry best practice Requirements Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline Strong technical understanding of buildings, construction methods and pathology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines IT proficient (Microsoft Office, surveying software etc.) APC Candidates: progressing toward RICS Chartership Chartered / Senior: MRICS status preferred What We Offer Structured career progression across all levels APC support and dedicated mentorship Professional fees paid Flexible / hybrid working Strong CPD and training opportunities Pension, annual leave and standard benefits package Salaries: APC Candidate up to £40,000, Chartered up to £55,000, Senior up to £60,000 Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're ambitious, driven and ready to build a career where your expertise genuinely matters, we want to hear from you. Whether you're growing through your APC, newly chartered or stepping confidently into a senior role – this is your moment. Interested? Drop me a message or send your CV and let’s chat about your next move.

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This role is represented by Rotate Recruitment, a premier recruitment agency dedicated to connecting top talent with leading employers. You will be a member of an experienced Building Consultancy team, performing a wide range of duties including contract and project work, as well as professional services such as Technical Due Diligence (TDD), dilapidations, and fire safety assessments. Key Responsibilities: Maintain regular and direct communication with institutional fund management clients, landlords, consultants, and tenants. Manage multiple building surveying instructions simultaneously for a variety of key clients including Columbia Threadneedle, Hammerson, M&G, Landsec, BlackRock, and Federated Hermes. Provide professional advice and support with schedules of dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, due diligence, development monitoring, defect diagnosis, fire safety advice, and schedules of condition reports. Perform roles such as designer, contract administrator, project manager, or a hybrid of all three. Successfully manage the project process from inception to completion. Advise and deliver on ESG initiatives using the most environmental and sustainable methods and materials. Support and develop less experienced team members, taking on leadership roles. Develop strategic views on the lifecycle of property assets to meet client objectives. Motivate and manage a small team of surveyors, including apprentices, graduates, and surveyors, and support their further studies. What Matters Most in This Role: Building and maintaining close professional relationships with clients, tenants, and colleagues is paramount to your success. Proactiveness and initiative are highly valued. You will need to demonstrate your ability to work within set timelines and provide regular client updates, ensuring client expectations are met. What We Expect From You: A proactive, practical, and positive approach to work. Excellent and professional communication skills with the ability to build a strong reputation among clients. MRICS chartered surveyor qualification. Preferred experience in commercial property within a similar consultancy. Benefits: Hybrid working arrangement for a great work-life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office. Full-time contract (35 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am – 4 pm, offering flexibility in start times. Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews. Healthcare, life insurance, and wellness programs. Long service additional holidays, your birthday off, and an extra day between Christmas and New Year. Lifestyle benefits including gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and holiday trading options. Social events throughout the year, including a firm-wide Christmas party. Generous referral bonus. Equal Opportunities: Our client is an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. They follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. This job description is subject to change and does not form part of your contract of employment. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rotate Recruitment.

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We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Building Surveyor to join the Manchester office and support the Head of Building Surveying, working closely with the Head of Office. This is a key role within an expanding Building Surveying service, combining technical excellence with client-facing delivery. The successful candidate will take responsibility for project and professional work, support and mentor junior surveyors, and help shape the continued growth of the service in the North West. The role will suit either: A Chartered or Senior Chartered Building Surveyor ready to take on greater responsibility. Key Priorities Technical Delivery: Deliver a broad range of building surveying commissions with a particular focus on dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, and professional services, while also contributing to project work across industrial, office, retail and independent living sectors. Team Leadership: Support the Head of Office in managing and developing the Manchester team, providing mentoring and technical guidance to more junior staff. Client Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, managing key accounts, delivering high-quality advice, and ensuring an excellent client experience aligned to core values. Growth & Development: Play an active role in developing new and existing client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow the service and your own client base. Longer-term, this role offers progression into account management, business development, or a specialist technical route depending on your strengths and ambitions. Candidate Profile We are looking for an individual who is: Professionally qualified (MRICS) with strong experience in technical and professional building surveying. Confident delivering dilapidations, technical due diligence, and condition surveys for commercial clients. Collaborative and organised – capable of managing workloads and mentoring others within a growing team. Personable and credible with clients – a strong communicator who can represent the business positively and proactively. Commercially aware and able to contribute to business growth through quality, service, and trusted relationships. Motivated by career development, team leadership, and being part of a company with genuine progression opportunities. The Package Competitive salary. Car allowance: £4–5k depending on level. Fuel allowance: 20p per mile for travel to site or other offices from your base office. Mobile phone contribution: £20 per month. Performance bonus scheme: approx. 12% of package, based on company performance and achievement of KPIs (Team Billing Target and Client Feedback). Working hours: 40 hours per week. Annual leave: 25 days (increasing with service) plus bank holidays. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Training and development opportunities through an internal academy. Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution. Private healthcare (after completion of probation). Salary sacrifice electric car scheme. Inclusive and supportive company culture. Regular team social and charity events.   Ready to take the next step? If you're driven, technically sharp, and excited to be part of a growing team making real impact, apply now and let’s start the conversation.

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A specialist UK-based building and project consultancy offering project services, building/technical surveying, and monitoring across commercial, industrial, and retail assets. Their dilapidations practice is a core service line, providing senior-level advice on landlord and tenant obligations, lease exit strategies, and negotiations. The business emphasises an agile, high-quality culture with senior involvement and a commercial mindset. Role Purpose You will lead and grow the dilapidations service line. As Director – Head of Dilapidations, you will be the technical and commercial lead for high-value dilapidations instructions (both landlord and tenant), set the strategic direction for the practice, manage and develop a team, drive business development and profitability, and ensure delivery of best-in-class, director-led service in the market. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute the dilapidations strategy: define service proposition, target sectors, growth targets, market positioning. • Act as senior technical lead on major dilapidations mandates: prepare schedules of dilapidations, advise on lease-exit strategy, assess tenant/landlord liability, lead settlement negotiations. • Build and maintain strong client relationships (landlord and tenant) and win new business. • Oversee full project lifecycle: instruction, survey, cost assessment, negotiation, settlement, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of senior and junior surveyors: allocate work, review deliverables, ensure high standards of technical, commercial, and reporting excellence. • Collaborate with other service lines (building surveying, project services, monitoring) to deliver integrated client solutions and cross-sell where appropriate. • Manage commercial performance of the dilapidations practice: fee income, budget, margin, resourcing, P&L contribution. • Maintain specialist knowledge: staying abreast of lease law, repairing obligations, market precedent, case law, RICS guidance; ensure team compliance with professional and quality standards. • Represent the company externally: industry events, thought-leadership, professional bodies. • Ensure robust risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with internal processes and professional standards. Skills & Experience Required • Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with 10+ years’ experience in commercial building surveying with a strong specialism in dilapidations (landlord/tenant). • Proven track record leading complex dilapidations instructions (schedule preparation, lease exit strategy, settlements) on both landlord and tenant sides. • Deep technical knowledge of commercial leases, repairing obligations, lease breaks, and dilapidations settlements. • Commercial acumen and business development capability: experience winning major mandates, managing client relationships, and growing a practice. • Leadership experience: managing, mentoring, developing a team of surveyors, setting direction, and reviewing outcomes. • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and senior-level client-facing communication skills. • Strong report-writing, analytical, and problem-solving capability. • Willingness to travel UK-wide and work flexibly to meet client demand. • Clean driving licence. Desirable • Experience across multiple asset types (office, industrial, retail, mixed-use). • Exposure to dilapidations dispute resolution or expert witness work. • Previous senior/Director-level role in a surveying consultancy or dilapidations practice. • Awareness of ESG/sustainability implications for lease exit/dilapidations. • International or multi-jurisdiction experience a plus. Salary & Benefits Salary: • Base salary: £90,000 – £120,000 per annum (depending on experience). • Total potential remuneration (including bonus/incentives): £110,000 – £160,000+ per annum. Benefits: • Annual performance bonus linked to practice growth and profitability. • Car allowance or company car + fuel/mileage scheme. • 25–30 days annual leave plus public holidays. • Flexible working arrangements. • Pension contributions (employer-matched). • Private healthcare/medical insurance. • Life assurance and income protection cover. • CPD/training budget and chartered status support. • Travel & subsistence reimbursement for client/site visits. • Wellness and team culture initiatives. What’s On Offer • Senior leadership role with autonomy and the opportunity to shape the dilapidations practice. • Exposure to high-profile, complex dilapidations matters across landlord/tenant roles. • Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with a smaller team and high impact. • Competitive remuneration and strong benefits aligned with senior practice leadership. • Flexible working, professional development, and high-profile market exposure. How to Apply If you’re a senior-level Building Surveyor with a proven track record in dilapidations and a passion for leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you. 

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Join a growing building consultancy delivering high-quality surveying services across commercial and residential sectors. You’ll handle surveys, defect diagnosis, refurbishment/reinstatement work, contract administration, and liaise with clients and contractors. You will work on-site and in the office, contributing to the growth of the business while benefitting from a supportive, modern consultancy environment.   Key Responsibilities: Undertake building and condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and technical due diligence. Prepare professional reports: building survey reports, schedules of condition, dilapidations, and reinstatement scopes. Manage refurbishment and reinstatement projects: establish scope of works, tendering, contract administration, and site oversight. Liaise with clients, contractors, insurers, adjusters, architects, and other consultants. Contribute to business development: support client retention, grow service-lines, and embrace modern approaches to surveying. Support junior surveyors or graduates (depending on level) and help build the surveying team. Candidate Requirements: Qualifications & Professional Status: MRICS certification, or strong non-chartered candidates with good experience will also be considered. Degree (BSc Hons) in Building Surveying, Built Environment, or similar Full UK driving licence (if required for site visits). Experience in a consultancy or practice environment. Skills & Experience: Strong technical knowledge of building fabric, construction methods, defect diagnosis, refurbishment, and new build. Excellent report writing, communication, and client-facing skills. Competent in MS Office; familiarity with surveying tools/technology a plus. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and tasks accurately under pressure. Proactive, self-motivated, with a client-centric attitude. Experience or interest in modern surveying methods and technology-driven approaches. Desirable: Experience in insurance or major-loss/reinstatement work. Exposure to dilapidations and schedules of condition. Knowledge of historic/heritage buildings (Scotland context). Business-development or team-mentoring experience. Package & Benefits: Competitive salary from £40,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience) Car allowance Performance bonus Support and structured pathway towards chartership (if not already chartered) Variety of work across commercial, residential, refurbishment, and reinstatement projects Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, modern team with growth potential Hybrid working (office + site) where appropriate Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and develop into senior roles If you’re passionate about building surveying and want to work on varied, challenging projects with real responsibility, we’d love to hear from you—submit your application today.

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We are seeking a motivated Building Surveyor at APC level through to Associate to join a dynamic team in Manchester or Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity to work across a variety of commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, with a particular focus on Party Wall matters. While experience across building surveying is welcome, candidates with an interest in Party Wall work will be highly valued. The role covers Party Wall projects from Manchester down to Watford, providing exposure to high-profile schemes across a broad geographic area.   Key Responsibilities: Support Party Wall and general building surveying projects across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Deliver projects efficiently, on time, and to budget, providing technical advice and reporting as required. Contribute to the growth and development of the Party Wall service line. Sectors & Projects: Work spans across the North and Midlands, including: Complex city-centre regeneration schemes Large-scale office-to-residential conversions High-end residential projects and neighbourly matters Mixed-use and new-build developments   Benefits & Salary: £35,000 – £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Performance-based Bonus (10–15%) Flexible hybrid working Professional development support Collaborative team culture Clear career progression opportunities   Why Join? This is a new role to the market, offering the chance to develop your Party Wall expertise while continuing to broaden your building surveying experience. You’ll benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture, professional development support, and clear pathways for career progression.   Apply Now: If you’re a Building Surveyor (APC to Associate level) with broad experience and an interest in Party Wall work, don’t miss this chance to shape your career and work on exciting, high-profile projects, apply today and make your mark!

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