Rotate Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation offering an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor specialising in heritage and conservation.
In this role, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of historic and listed buildings, ensuring their preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse in line with best conservation practices and statutory requirements. You’ll lead projects on historic properties affected by insured perils, with project values typically ranging from £50,000 to £5 million. Depending on the size and complexity of each project, you may work independently or as part of a wider team of building professionals.
You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, liaising with local planning authorities, heritage bodies, and other key stakeholders. Core surveying activities include technical reporting, defect diagnosis, Schedules of Works, contract administration, and project management. Empathy and professionalism are essential – you’ll often support clients who have suffered loss or damage, providing expert guidance and clear, timely reports.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about protecting historic buildings, who enjoys leading complex projects and values both technical precision and client-focused service.
Essential Skills & Requirements
Full UK driving licence: Ability to travel across the region
Excellent communication skills: Confident liaising with policyholders, insurers, contractors, and stakeholders, able to explain complex details clearly
Proven experience with listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage assets, and strong knowledge of building construction and relevant legislation
Expertise in traditional materials, construction techniques, and conservation philosophy
Chartered status (or working towards it): MRICS or MCIOB preferred, or actively progressing towards Chartered qualification
Desirable Skills
Familiarity with Apple software, including iPads or other tablets
Development & Training
Full training and support will be provided to help you thrive, including guidance on company systems, processes, and best practice frameworks
Rewards & Benefits
Remuneration
Competitive salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
Up to 20% bonus
Self-Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
Fully funded company vehicle or cash allowance alternative
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible working options (office or home-based)
Health & Wellbeing
Private healthcare (including pre-existing conditions)
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Group income protection
Additional Benefits
Voluntary benefits including green car scheme, dental cover, cycle-to-work scheme, and season ticket loan
Access to wellbeing and digital GP applications
Discounts on a range of products and services