Senior Building Surveyor
Location: Maidstone (with flexible/hybrid working available)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000
Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, opportunity for Chartership, diverse projects across public and private sectors
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Building Surveyor to join their multi-disciplinary team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive range of building services while working on an impressive portfolio of public and private sector clients.
This position is ideal for an ambitious individual who enjoys collaborative working, excels at client relationship management, and thrives in a varied and challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver a variety of building surveying and project management duties across multiple sectors
* Assist in developing both new and repeat business opportunities
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, overseeing service delivery on a project-by-project basis
* Apply and administer standard building contracts (e.g. JCT and NEC)
* Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
* Conduct defect analysis, building surveys, and prepare detailed reports and specifications
* Provide services in sectors such as education, local authorities, healthcare, central government, and infrastructure
* Promote and uphold quality, health, safety, and environmental standards within projects
* Contribute to business growth by identifying and developing fee-earning opportunities
* Deliver professional services such as party wall matters, asset management, and statutory applications
* Manage larger projects, including contract administration and project management tasks
* Conduct due diligence, condition, and measured surveys
* Lead small to medium-sized construction projects
Requirements
* BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying – RICS accredited degree
* Proven all-round surveying experience
* Experience in both pre- and post-contract project management with strong client service focus
* Party wall experience desirable
* Dilapidation and quantity surveying experience advantageous
* Experience with AutoCAD and BIM Level 2 preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel
* Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
* Willingness to travel as required
* Strong commitment to legal, professional, and corporate compliance across all projects