Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor Manchester City Centre | £50,000 - £60,000  Outstanding Benefits Client-Side Opportunity Are you a Building Surveyor looking to move client-side or already established in a senior position and seeking a role where you can genuinely influence a property portfolio whilst developing the next generation of surveying talent?

We're working with a highly regarded property owner and asset manager to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor within their in-house Manchester-based surveying and property team. This is an opportunity to join a business with a significant regional, local portfolio, strong investment plans, and a culture centred around true collaboration and development. Why this role stands out Unlike many consultancy positions, this role is almost entirely focused on a concentrated portfolio of assets in Manchester City Centre.

Whilst the expectation is to be site and office-based five days per week, travel demands are significantly lower than in a traditional consultancy role due to the proximity of the buildings you'll be responsible for.

This would suit someone who enjoys being close to the assets, stakeholders and project delivery process, rather than constantly travelling between multiple client locations. The Opportunity You'll be responsible for the strategic management and delivery of building consultancy projects across a varied property portfolio, overseeing everything from refurbishment and capital works schemes through to compliance, asset improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll play a key role in supporting and developing junior surveyors. The business places significant importance on coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others progress in their careers.

Key Responsibilities Lead refurbishment, fabric and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. Manage capital expenditure programmes and planned asset improvement works. Provide expert advice on building pathology, defects and remediation solutions. Oversee licences for alterations, dilapidations and landlord asset protection matters. Ensure compliance with key legislation including CDM, fire safety, asbestos management and MEES regulations. Support asset management planning and long-term portfolio strategy.

Develop strong relationships with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders. Drive sustainability and building performance improvements across the portfolio. Mentor, coach and support junior surveying professionals within the team. About You We're open-minded regarding sector background and welcome applications from surveyors with experience across:
Commercial Property Education Healthcare Public Sector Residential Industrial & Logistics Retail Mixed-Use Developments You do not need previous office-sector experience to be successful in this role.

Requirements Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline. Proven experience delivering building surveying projects and professional services. Strong technical understanding of building construction, defects and project delivery. Passion for developing and mentoring junior team members. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. MRICS status is advantageous but not essential. The client is far more interested in strong technical capability, leadership potential and a genuine passion for coaching others.

Salary & Benefits £50,000 - £60,000 salary 29 days annual leave  option to buy and sell additional holiday Up to 8% matched pension contribution Private healthcare Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Learning sponsorship and mentoring programmes and interest-free learning loans EV salary sacrifice and cycle-to-work schemes Volunteering days Retail discounts and wellbeing rewards This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor seeking a long-term client-side career, greater influence over asset strategy, reduced travel compared to consultancy environments, and the opportunity to mentor and develop junior professionals within a growing team.

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