Building Surveyor (Project-Focused)
Essex (Hybrid Working Available)
£40,000 – £50,000 + excellent benefits
Conrad Consulting is delighted to be working with a long-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Building Surveyor to join their growing project delivery team in Essex.
With a strong reputation across the education, commercial, and residential sectors, this consultancy offers a collaborative environment, varied workload, and genuine opportunity for career development within a supportive team.
The Role
This is a project-focused Building Surveying position, sitting within a wider project management team and delivering schemes on behalf of a diverse client base.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the development of project briefs, particularly within the education sector, including refurbishment and capital works schemes
Assisting with funding applications (e.g. CIF/SCA), including coordinating surveys and supporting documentation
Developing outline and detailed designs alongside in-house architectural teams
Producing detailed specifications and tender documentation
Acting in an Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator capacity
Managing projects through delivery, including site visits, reporting, and contract administration duties
Preparing technical reports, meeting minutes, and health & safety documentation
Supporting wider building surveying duties such as condition surveys, defect analysis, and asset management planning
About You
2–3 years’ experience in a project-focused Building Surveying or Project Management role
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage relationships effectively
Experience producing high-quality technical documents and specifications
Good working knowledge of contract administration and project delivery
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Project
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
Desirable (but not essential):
Progression towards or holding a professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or similar)
Experience within the education sector or funding-based projects
Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing
Clear progression and development opportunities within a growing consultancy