Senior Building Surveyor

Location Sheffield
Salary: 70000
Contact name: Mike Miller

Contact email: mike@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 37030
Published: about 15 hours ago

We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking property consultancy delivering surveying, project management, consultancy and risk assessment services nationwide. Working across both commercial and residential sectors, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality, long-standing client relationships and technical excellence.

The organisation is part of a wider property group, offering long-term stability while maintaining a supportive, people-first culture. There is a strong focus on wellbeing, professional development and empowering individuals to succeed.

The Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will work as part of an established Building Surveying team, supporting Directors and leading on a broad range of surveying and project-led instructions.

This role is ideally suited to a proactive professional who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and technical variety, while also contributing to mentoring and team development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising on building defects across a wide range of property types and ages

  • Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) reports, lifecycle costs and maintenance advice

  • Acting as Project Manager and/or Contract Administrator on projects ranging from £50k to £3m+

  • Reviewing pre-construction information and overseeing RAMS processes

  • Acting as Principal Designer where required, including PCI packs, CPP reviews and H&S file preparation

  • Undertaking Building Reinstatement Cost Assessments

  • Completing pre-acquisition surveys for commercial, industrial, retail and residential properties

  • Carrying out Building Height Surveys and Structural Appraisals in line with the Building Safety Act 2022

  • Preparing and negotiating Schedules of Dilapidations for Landlords and Tenants

  • Providing Party Wall advice (desirable but not essential)

  • Monitoring development and project works on behalf of landlords, funders and other stakeholders

  • Supporting wider company initiatives including business development, service improvements, CPD delivery and mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates

About You

  • MRICS qualified with a minimum of 2+ years PQE

  • Degree qualified in Building Surveying from a UK institution (RICS accredited, minimum 2:2)

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, building pathology and relevant legislation, including fire safety

  • Confident in managing client relationships and delivering a high standard of service

  • Experience managing projects and ideally mentoring or managing others

  • Excellent report writing and communication skills

  • Highly organised, self-motivated and capable of managing your own workload

  • Comfortable working independently and in a hybrid environment

  • IT literate (Word, Excel, Outlook); AutoCAD skills desirable

  • Full UK driving licence required

Compliance & Training

  • Willing to maintain an in-date DBS check and CSCS card

  • Open to undertaking additional training as required (fully funded)

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • Car allowance

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

  • Discretionary bonus

  • Financial support for professional development

  • Clear and structured career progression

  • Employee referral scheme

  • Supportive, ambitious and people-focused working environment

Interested?

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.