Senior Building Surveyor
Job in
London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Hays
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Your new role As a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll play a lead role in delivering a broad and varied portfolio of work. Based in Orpington and benefiting from hybrid flexibility, you’ll take responsibility for managing complex projects and developing long-term client relationships, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the team's overall success. Your day-to-day will include:
Leading and managing a range of building surveying instructions Delivering contract administration services across both small and large-scale schemes Carrying out detailed building surveys on a variety of asset types Preparing condition reports, specifications, schedules and technical drawings Advising on party wall matters, building defects, and planned maintenance Supporting business development through relationship building and spotting new opportunities Assessing and managing risk, ensuring health, safety, legal and environmental standards are upheld Providing hands-on mentoring and development to less experienced surveyors What you'll need to succeed This is a role for someone technically strong, commercially aware, and confident in leading projects and people.
A sound understanding of the full project lifecycle is essential, as is the ability to foster long-term client relationships while seeking out new opportunities to grow your own portfolio. You’ll bring: A degree in a relevant built environment subject MRICS status or close to completion 2–4 years of post-qualification experience in building surveying Experience in contract admin, party wall matters, dilapidations, residential works, and repair schemes A good working knowledge of JCT contracts and property law, including the Party Wall etc.
Act Familiarity with construction risks, building safety regulations, and fire safety/retrofit practices Clear, confident communication—both written and verbal A collaborative spirit and the desire to develop others A full UK driving licence and access to transport What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4697066
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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