Chartered Building Surveyor in England

Job description

Lead Building Surveyor

Location: UK-Wide (with regular travel to key sites including Southampton, Cardiff, and the Humber)

Contact: Daniah Williams MRICS | 07989 435 960 | daniah.williams@mrgglobal.com

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s leading and best-connected port owner and operator, with a network of 21 ports handling around a quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade. Our ports support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the UK economy annually.

We are seeking a Lead Building Surveyor to join our dynamic Property team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of ABP’s built environment across a diverse and complex national estate. Reporting to the Group Head of Property, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic change and technical excellence across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of building surveying services across a multi-site commercial and operational estate.
• Set and monitor best practice in the management of dilapidations, providing expert advice and guidance.
• Oversee the Reinstatement Cost Assessment process, including managing external suppliers and preparing desktop assessments.
• Ensure compliance and best practice in the procurement, registration, and management of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
• Manage and support the procurement of external building surveying and project management consultants.
• Deliver clear, insightful reports on project progress, risks, and exceptions to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget.
• Upskill regional teams and educate the wider business on surveying-related risks and opportunities.

To be Considered

• Chartered professional (MRICS, RIBA, or CIOB) with 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Significant experience in building surveying within a large, complex, or multi-site organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering change and driving continuous improvement across property portfolios.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse costs, negotiate contracts, and manage consultants.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of contract forms, procurement processes, and the implementation of management systems.

This is a high-impact, client-side role for a technically strong and strategically minded building surveyor who’s ready to lead from the front and make a lasting contribution to one of the UK’s most vital infrastructure networks.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

02-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English