Building Surveyor

Permanent Role | Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working

Full‑time position servicing multiple clients

The Role: 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor to deliver a full range of surveying and contract administration services across a diverse project portfolio. You will play a key role in managing surveys, specifications, refurbishment works and stakeholder relationships, ensuring high‑quality project delivery from inception to completion. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work flexibly while maintaining a strong office and site presence.

Key Responsibilities :

Building Surveying & Technical Delivery:

• Undertake condition surveys across varied property types.
• Carry out defect diagnosis and produce technical recommendations.
• Deliver dilapidations surveys and reports.
• Prepare planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and aligned with client requirements.
• Act as Contract Administrator across multiple projects.
• Act as Employer’s Agent as required.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion.
• Monitor and control project costs.
• Maintain full quality assurance processes throughout projects.
• Produce clear and concise project reports.

Client, Contractor & Stakeholder Liaison

• Liaise with clients to understand needs and expectations.
• Maintain strong communication with contractors and consultants.
• Ensure collaborative approaches across project teams.
• Represent the surveying function professionally during meetings.

Project & Team Support

• Provide support and guidance to junior staff.
• Contribute to business development activities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisation.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Apply construction best practice across all tasks.

What We’re Looking For (shortened):

• Minimum 5 years’ building surveying experience.
• Strong experience in contract administration is essential.
• MRICS desirable; support toward chartership available.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple workloads.
• Knowledge of building regulations, H&S legislation and best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry software; full UK driving licence required.

 Qualifications Required:

• Practical building surveying experience essential.
• MRICS desirable but not mandatory; training support provided.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business. Greenacre Recruitment are committed to providing employment opportunities from a diverse and inclusive candidate talent pool. We believe diversity drives innovation. If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil this role, but are worried about any perceived barriers that might hold you back from applying, please contact us for an informal chat about your requirements and we will do our best to assist.