Building Surveyor (Structural)
Location: Swindon. Employment: Full time – Permanent, Field based.
Competitive base salary + commission per survey – On‑target earnings £48,732 OTE.
Ready for a role where your technical expertise shapes real outcomes? We're looking for a hands‑on, detail‑driven Building Surveyor with strong experience in structural works, construction environments and CDM compliance to join our growing field‑based team.
What You’ll Do
* Lead detailed, invasive building surveys to confirm installation feasibility for our homelifts.
* Assess structural integrity and risk – including lifting floors, tracing M&E services, identifying deterioration and escalating to a Structural Engineer when needed.
* Produce clear, accurate technical outputs: sketches, floor plans, aperture measurements, structural notes, and survey reports.
* Champion compliance and safety – completing RAMS, CDM documentation, Building Regulations requirements, ISO processes and health and safety checks.
* Drive right‑first‑time delivery by developing Bills of Materials (BOMs), defining work methods, ordering specialist materials, and collaborating with Building Control, engineers and build teams.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
* Proven experience in building, structural or construction surveying – from asbestos, quantitative, new build or refurbishment environments.
* Carpentry or structural trades background (highly desirable) with confidence to assess real‑world build conditions.
* Solid understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and Building Control, used daily on structural surveys within domestic properties.
* IT confident and able to create precise, reliable technical documentation.
* A problem‑solver’s mindset – able to assess complex structural challenges with precision and attention to detail.
* Full UK driving licence – a company vehicle is provided.
* This is a field‑based role involving regular travel, with occasional overnight stays required to meet business needs.
What We Offer
* Competitive Base Salary + Commission per survey – On‑target earnings £48,372 OTE per annum.
* Company vehicle + fuel card + tools + uniform.
* 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays + 1 extra day off for your birthday.
* Life assurance + critical illness cover.
* Pension scheme.
* Company bonus scheme.
* Enhanced cash back health scheme + wellbeing support.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Employee discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Fully supported induction and ongoing training.
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