Senior Building Surveyor

Location London
Discipline: Building Surveyors
Salary: 70,000
Contact name: Timiyah De Goede

Contact email: timiyah@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 34711
Published: 27 days ago

We are working with a well-established and growing built environment consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor to join its London team.

This is a busy and varied role, offering exposure to a wide range of commercial projects, including a strong focus on insurance-related work across buildings of all forms of construction. The successful candidate will manage projects within their level of authority, support senior team members, and play a key role in mentoring and guiding junior surveyors.

This opportunity suits an ambitious and driven Building Surveyor who takes pride in delivering excellent client service and thrives in a professional, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect and advise on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of a wide range of buildings

  • Undertake acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys and defect investigations

  • Prepare professional reports, schedules of works and specifications

  • Design and oversee works using recognised building contracts and current technical standards

  • Apply and interpret relevant legislation, including Health & Safety, CDM Regulations 2015, Party Wall matters, Building Regulations and Planning

  • Manage projects to agreed deadlines and budgets

  • Support business development activity and help promote consultancy services

  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members

  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures and health & safety requirements at all times

About You

  • BSc (Hons) or equivalent qualification

  • Proven experience within building surveying or a related consultancy environment

  • Strong background in defect diagnosis and technical report writing

  • Insurance repair project experience (preferred)

  • Experience managing projects on larger or more complex schemes

  • Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, Party Wall and Building Regulations

  • Strong numerical, technical and IT skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A flexible and proactive approach to workload and project types

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus

  • Clear development and progression opportunities

  • Ongoing learning and professional development support

  • Flexible benefits package, including additional annual leave options

  • Pension, healthcare and employee wellbeing support

  • A collaborative, forward-thinking working culture with strong team support

If you are a Senior Building Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing consultancy that genuinely invests in its people, we would welcome your application.