Building Surveyor

Job description

Building Surveyor – Multi-Disciplinary Design & Build Consultancy

Permanent Role | £35,000 – £40,000 + Travel Expenses + RICS/APC Support

Home-Based (North West England) - Manchester, Leeds or Surrounding Areas - Regular Site Visits

Are you a Building Surveyor with 2–3 years’ experience looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want structured support to achieve your RICS Chartership while working on complex, high-value projects across the Defence and Government estate?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering surveying, design and engineering services across some of the UK’s most secure and technically interesting sites.

You will be home-based in the North West (Manchester, Leeds or nearby), carrying out site inspections and surveys across the region, while being fully supported by a highly experienced technical team based in Portsmouth and Monmouth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out building surveys, condition surveys and defect inspections across Defence, Housing Association and Commercial properties
• Support refurbishment, alteration, extension and new-build projects
• Assist in preparing specifications, schedules of works and tender documentation
• Work with senior surveyors on design, planning, Building Regulations and project delivery
• Attend site inspections, project meetings and client briefings
• Support Health & Safety and regulatory compliance across live projects
• Maintain clear project records and reports in line with company systems

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Around 2–3 years’ experience in a building surveying, construction or property consultancy environment
• Already working towards RICS/APC Chartership (or a desire to)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of building pathology, design and construction
• An understanding of design principles and software (AutoCAD, Revit)
• Willingness to travel across the North West for site visits
• Eligible for UK security clearance (or willing to obtain)

Why Join?

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary depending on level of experience
• All travel expenses covered
• Full APC support including mentoring, structured development and funding
• Home-based role with support from a national multi-disciplinary team
• Exposure to MOD and Government projects you would not normally access in private practice
• Long-term career path within a growing, respected consultancy.

If you are an ambitious Building Surveyor looking for genuine development, exposure to high-profile projects and a clear route to chartership, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Apply now to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North West

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

Technical

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