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Senior Building Surveyor (Investigations / Building Pathology)

Leighton Buzzard
£41,000 – £50,000   Car/Allowance

Step into a role where you lead investigations—not just reports.

If you’re a  Building Surveyor or Engineer with investigation experience , or a Consultant, this is an opportunity to move into a role where you’ll  own projects, advise clients, and progress into leadership .

You’ll join a growing consultancy delivering  complex defect diagnosis and structural investigations , with real influence over outcomes—not just ticking boxes.

Why apply?
Move beyond standard surveys into  specialist investigations
Take  full ownership of projects  from start to finish
Work on  technically challenging, varied buildings
Supportive, close-knit team environment
The role

You’ll lead and deliver a range of  building investigation and pathology projects , acting as the key point of contact for clients.

Your work will include:
Intrusive & non-intrusive condition surveys
Defect diagnosis and root cause analysis
Concrete investigations (corrosion, deterioration)
Water ingress and façade issues
Non-destructive testing (GPR, ultrasonic, etc.)
Building investigations for repurposing and design input.
Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting results.
You’ll also:
Produce clear, practical, client-facing reports
Manage projects (programme, budget, quality)
Build strong client relationships
Deliver practical solutions.
Plan resources, allocate tasks and monitor performance.
Mentor junior team members
Contribute to technical and process improvements

What we’re looking for
Background in  Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, or similar

Experience with  building investigations / defect diagnosis
Strong reporting and client-facing skills
Ready to  take ownership or step up into project leadership
Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
✅ RICS / ICE / CIOB (or similar) – desirable, not essential

Who this suits
A  Building Surveyor  wanting more technical/specialist work
A  Consultant stuck in delivery  looking for progression
Someone who enjoys  understanding why buildings fail—not just reporting it

Package
£41,000 – £50,000 salary
Car or car allowance
Permanent
37.5 Hours per week.
Monday – Friday
Opportunity to invest in share scheme after 6 months
2 paid volunteering days per year
Access to a  dedicated employee app  with extensive retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual flu vaccinations
Eyecare scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Refer a Friend incentive

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