Senior Building Surveyor
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Progression: Clear route to Associate
Requirement: MRICS (essential)
About the Consultancy
This is a commercially focused building consultancy operating across the North West and wider UK market, advising investors, developers, and asset owners on the delivery and management of built assets. The business works across commercial, mixed-use, and public-sector portfolios and is known for delivering high-quality surveying and project-led services rather than volume-driven work.
The consultancy has a modern, professional structure where senior surveyors are trusted to operate autonomously. You will be given genuine ownership of instructions, direct exposure to clients, and the opportunity to influence how projects are delivered. The environment suits surveyors who enjoy responsibility, commercial decision-making, and building long-term client relationships.
Work is predominantly commercial and includes refurbishment and fit-out projects, contract administration, dilapidations, and technical advisory services. The business supports hybrid working and provides a clear, transparent progression path for surveyors looking to move into Associate-level positions based on performance rather than time served.
The Role
You will operate as a Senior Building Surveyor within a consultancy environment, taking responsibility for managing instructions from inception through to completion. The role is client-facing and commercially focused, with autonomy to manage your own workload while contributing to the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivery of commercial building surveys
* Dilapidations and technical due diligence
* Refurbishment and fit-out projects
* Contract administration
* Direct client management and instruction ownership
* Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors (APC exposure beneficial)
About You
* MRICS qualified (non-negotiable)
* Strong background in commercial building surveying
* Consultancy experience preferred
* Confident in managing clients and running instructions independently
* Commercially aware and comfortable operating at a senior level
* Based in the North West or willing to commute
* Ambition to progress toward Associate level
Why Apply
* Genuine senior responsibility, not a title-only role
* Commercial, client-driven workload
* Professional and supportive consultancy environment
* Hybrid working model
* Clear and achievable progression to Associate