Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

Building Surveyor / Surveyor – Building Consultancy – London

London (City / West End / Canary Wharf – flexible base).

Building Consultancy – London

Role overview

Join a global leader in real estate services and investment management as a Building Surveyor within our Building Consultancy team in London. You will work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, office, mixed‑use and institutional assets, delivering technical advice, project management and strategic solutions that help clients optimise their real estate.

What you’ll do

• Carry out building inspections and technical due diligence, producing clear, high‑quality reports for investors, occupiers and lenders.
• Prepare and negotiate schedules of dilapidations, exit strategies and schedules of condition for landlord and tenant instructions.
• Support fit‑out and refurbishment projects (CAT A/B office, refurbishment and repair works) as Assistant / Project Manager and Contract Administrator.
• Develop planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plans, lifecycle costings and reinstatement cost assessments across client portfolios.
• Provide advice on defect analysis, building compliance, ESG and “Future of Workplace” considerations for client assets.
• Collaborate with architects, M&E consultants, cost managers and internal teams (Agency, Capital Markets, Property Management) to deliver integrated real‑estate solutions.

What we’re looking for

• RICS‑accredited degree and ideally MRICS (or actively working towards) in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years’ PQE in building surveying within a consultancy environment, with experience in condition surveys, dilapidations and project work.
• Strong report‑writing and communication skills, able to translate technical findings into commercial recommendations.
• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT/NEC) and basic contract administration.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects, managing deadlines and travel across London and the UK.

Why join us?

• Be part of a global, market‑leading real‑estate business with a strong presence in London and across the UK.
• Work on high‑profile commercial and mixed‑use assets, supporting investors, occupiers and institutions through ownership, occupation and disposal.
• Benefit from structured career development, mentoring and exposure to workplace strategy, ESG and portfolio‑optimisation projects.
• Enjoy flexible working, a collaborative culture and a diverse, inclusive team environment in central London.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-02-2026

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