Building Surveyor

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 48-60k

Route to senior and APC support offered if required

Company Overview

A multi-discipline, independent construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering commercially driven project solutions. The firm operates across project management, building surveying, employer’s agent, cost consultancy and CDM services, working with a diverse client portfolio including major commercial occupiers, national roll-outs and complex refurbishment programmes. The team delivers high-quality outcomes with a focus on technical excellence and practical risk management.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive Building Surveyor to join the commercial delivery team, supporting project work for blue-chip clients and national portfolios. You will provide technical expertise across building condition assessments, contract administration, fit-out and refurbishment projects while ensuring compliance, quality and commercial control. This role offers broad exposure to varied sectors, hands-on delivery responsibility, and career progression within a commercially strong consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver building surveying services including surveys, defect diagnosis, reports and recommendations across commercial property portfolios.
• Support commercial project delivery on refurbishment, fit-out, extension and compliance programmes.
• Undertake contract administration and employer’s agent functions to protect client interests.
• Prepare technical documentation, schedules of condition and specification input.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders at all stages to deliver value-driven outcomes.
• Provide practical solutions balancing cost, time, quality and risk across project lifecycles.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered would be great but not essential for this role.
• Experience in commercial building surveying, technically complex projects, and client-facing roles.
• Confident in producing detailed technical reports and overseeing defect resolution.
• Knowledgeable in contract practice, specification and procurement.
• Strong communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Why Join?

• Exposure to a diverse client base including national brands and repeat partners.
• Integral role within a commercially driven consultancy delivering tailored solutions.
• Opportunity for technical growth and leadership progression.
• Collaborative environment with scope to influence project outcomes.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

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