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Senior Building Surveyor

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Amey
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Building Surveyor to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will deliver a range of professional and project-based building surveying services across a variety of sectors and client environments. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical advice and support on building surveying commissions, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also support client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities as part of the wider Advisory team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Deliver professional building surveying services including condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations and Party Wall matters.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, schedules of work and project documentation.
  • Assist in the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and capital works projects from inception through to completion.
  • Act as Contract Administrator and provide project management support where required.
  • Prepare specifications for remedial and improvement works and support their delivery on site.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers, providing professional advice and technical support.
  • Support the management of project programmes, budgets and risks to ensure successful delivery.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams across a variety of sectors and operational environments.
  • Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, statutory requirements and industry best practice.
  • Support duties associated with the Principal Designer role where appropriate.
  • Undertake site inspections, surveys and temporary site-based assignments where required.
  • Assist with the preparation of bids, fee proposals and framework submissions.
  • Share technical knowledge and provide informal mentoring and support to junior colleagues.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to support future business growth.
  • Promote health, safety and wellbeing throughout all project activities.
  • Deliver professional building surveying services including condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations and Party Wall matters.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, schedules of work and project documentation.
  • Assist in the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and capital works projects from inception through to completion.
  • Act as Contract Administrator and provide project management support where required.
  • Prepare specifications for remedial and improvement works and support their delivery on site.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers, providing professional advice and technical support.
  • Support the management of project programmes, budgets and risks to ensure successful delivery.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams across a variety of sectors and operational environments.
  • Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, statutory requirements and industry best practice.
  • Support duties associated with the Principal Designer role where appropriate.
  • Undertake site inspections, surveys and temporary site-based assignments where required.
  • Assist with the preparation of bids, fee proposals and framework submissions.
  • Share technical knowledge and provide informal mentoring and support to junior colleagues.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to support future business growth.
  • Promote health, safety and wellbeing throughout all project activities.
What you will bring to us
  • Professionally qualified with a relevant degree and Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional institution, or working towards chartership.
  • Experience with in a building surveying consultancy environment.
  • Proven experience delivering professional and project-based building surveying services.
  • Experience across key building surveying disciplines including defect diagnosis, condition surveys, measured surveys, dilapidations, Party Wall matters and specification writing.
  • Good understanding of building construction technology and building pathology.
  • Knowledge of contract administration and project delivery processes.
  • Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
  • Familiarity with duties associated with the Principal Designer…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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