Senior Building Surveyor – South East London
* Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK – London
* Town/City: London
* Posted: 24/10/2025
* Reference: 1293600_1761294893
Our client is a respected multi‑disciplinary consultancy, well known in the industry for delivering high‑quality, client‑focused services across the built environment. Working on diverse projects across Housing, Education, Commercial, Emergency Services and Health sectors, we are looking for a Senior Building Surveyor with project management and contract administration experience. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 and hybrid working flexibility.
Role & Responsibilities
* Assist Programme Manager/Project Team Leader with client liaison including formulation of briefs, fee proposals, project programming, and delivery of services.
* Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent across a wide range of building types, using all standard forms of construction.
* Undertake site visits and prepare detailed inspection reports.
* Prepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility studies.
* Carry out measured surveys of buildings and sites, and prepare accurate survey drawings.
* Develop outline and detailed design proposals with budget cost estimates.
* Submit statutory applications including Planning, Listed Building Consent, and Building Control.
* Prepare full working drawings, specifications, and schedules of work.
* Produce Employer's Requirements for Design and Build projects.
* Manage tender processes, analyse results, and prepare tender reports.
* Draft contract documentation and maintenance manuals.
* Deliver professional surveying services such as Party Wall matters, Rights to Light, and condition surveys.
* Delegate and oversee team members to ensure successful project delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
* MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent qualification.
* Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
* Proven experience managing multiple projects to budget and programme.
* Strong technical expertise in Building Surveying.
* Experience in Education, Healthcare, Emergency Services, and/or Commercial sectors is advantageous.
* Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to lead or support interdisciplinary teams.
* Self‑motivated, organised, and proactive approach.
What you get back
* Salary of up to £70,000 + package.
* Flexible working hours with choice of start and finish times (core hours 10am‑4.15pm).
* Hybrid working options (office and home).
* Life assurance cover (four times annual salary).
* In‑house mental health first aiders.
* Birthday leave.
* Biannual pay reviews.
* Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice scheme (4.5% matched contribution).
* Professional development scheme with sponsored fees.
* Two paid corporate social responsibility days per year.
* Regular social events.
* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
Apply
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