Building Surveyor

About Barker Associates

Barker Associates is an award winning, multi‑disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We currently have a vacancy open for a Building Surveyor who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at our Birmingham office, subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

• Assisting with conducting building condition surveys and producing clear, insightful reports for clients.
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation – including drawings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Assisting with tender submissions, contractor analysis, and the drafting of JCT construction contracts.
• Taking part in pre‑contract briefings and ensuring smooth project handovers with the team.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and health & safety compliance.
• Attending client and project meetings, representing the business with professionalism and technical confidence.
• Travelling to sites and client locations as required.

• A relevant degree or strong working experience.
• Experience working with AutoCAD.
• Working towards or hoping to achieve RICS Chartership.
• License to use drones on construction sites (Desirable).
• CSCS Card (Desirable).

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm (finishing at 4:30 on Friday!)

25 days (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays.

Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on‑the‑job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first‑class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!