Building Surveyor - Prime Residential & Rural Portfolios
Position: Building Surveyor (Senior Surveyor to Associate Director level, depending on experience)
An esteemed property consultancy is seeking a talented Building Surveyor to join its thriving Residential Building Consultancy division. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the region's most prestigious properties, including historic homes, country estates, and prime residential assets.
With a strong reputation for excellence, the consultancy offers unrivalled exposure to high-value private clients, landed estates, and investors, while providing a supportive environment for career progression.
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The Role
As a Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on the repair, maintenance, and enhancement of residential and rural properties, including heritage and listed buildings. The role is varied, combining professional surveying services with project management responsibilities across refurbishment, restoration, and conversion schemes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering technical due diligence, defect analysis and condition assessments.
* Preparing detailed specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation.
* Administering contracts from inception through to completion.
* Advising on reinstatement cost assessments, neighbourly matters, and party wall issues.
* Ensuring compliance with planning, building regulations, and health & safety legislation.
* Developing strong client relationships and identifying business development opportunities.
* Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the team.
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About You
The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and strong commercial awareness, with the ability to provide clear, strategic advice to a discerning client base.
Requirements:
* MRICS or MCIOB qualified (3-5 years PQE preferred).
* Proven experience in the residential sector, ideally including heritage and listed properties.
* Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, construction methodology, and statutory compliance.
* Demonstrated success in contract administration and project management.
* Excellent communication skills - able to present complex information with clarity.
* Organised, proactive, and capable of managing a varied workload.
* Ambitious, collaborative, and client-focused.
Desirable:
* Proficiency with AutoCAD.
* RIBA membership/qualification.
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Rewards & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the role comes with an exceptional package of benefits, including:
* 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (with option to purchase more).
* Private medical cover and health screening.
* Enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
* Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.
* Bonus scheme and share incentive plan.
* Flexible working, hybrid arrangements, and company car allowance.
* Discounts on leisure, travel, retail, and wellbeing support services.
* A dynamic, supportive team culture with regular social and networking events.
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Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading property brands, working with some of the most prestigious private clients in the market. You will gain exposure to prime and historic properties while enjoying clear scope for career development within a respected, multidisciplinary practice.
If you are a motivated Building Surveyor looking to advance your career with an industry leader, this role offers both professional challenge and outstanding rewards.