Building Surveyor - APC

Location Manchester
Discipline: Building Surveyors
Salary: 50,000
Contact name: Cornelia Enslin

Contact email: cornelia@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 35009
Published: 3 months ago

As a Building Surveyor working towards the APC (RICS), you will be responsible for managing and delivering commercial real-estate projects from inception through to completion. Your focus will be on refurbishment, fit-out, and repositioning of commercial office, industrial, and logistics assets. You will work within a collaborative team of building surveyors, project managers, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery, cost control, risk management, and client satisfaction — while receiving full support towards achieving chartership.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and assist in delivering commercial projects (refurbishment, fit-out, repositioning) across the North West.Act as Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator, managing design teams and contractors from brief, procurement and delivery through to handover.

  • Prepare and manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers, and quality controls.

  • Undertake or support condition/measured surveys, pre-acquisition/technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and specifications.

  • Produce technical reports, tender documentation, contract administration (JCT/NEC) and project close-out.

  • Develop effective client relationships through excellent communication and service delivery.

  • Support junior team members and contribute to the wider APC training culture.

  • Work collaboratively with internal departments to enhance client value through multidisciplinary expertise.

  • Ensure compliance with RICS professional standards and internal quality processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree (BSc Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent, RICS-accredited or working towards.

  • Registered for or actively progressing towards the RICS APC pathway (Building Surveying/Construction).

  • 1–4 years’ practical experience in commercial building surveying or project management.

  • Understanding of building surveying disciplines (surveys, specifications, technical due diligence).

  • Knowledge of project management principles: programme, budget, risk, procurement.

  • Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.

  • Ability to manage multiple workloads and deliver to agreed deadlines.

  • IT proficiency including Microsoft Office; AutoCAD/Revit experience advantageous.

  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as needed.

Desired Attributes

  • Ambition to become chartered (MRICS) and develop a commercial career.

  • Strong commercial awareness and interest in the wider property market.

  • Confident working independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

  • Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving capability.

  • Flexible approach to undertaking both surveying and project-management duties.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)

  • Bonus: Up to 20% of pre-tax earnings on projects

  • Paid Professional Membership (RICS)

  • APC Support Programme – dedicated Supervisor & Counsellor

  • CPD Training & Development – structured internal and external learning opportunities

  • Competitive holiday allowance

  • Pension scheme

  • Private medical cover

  • Life assurance

  • Hybrid working (office + remote)

  • Clear long-term career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re ambitious, client-focused and ready to deliver high-quality commercial projects while securing your MRICS status — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your building surveying career!