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We are currently looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to fill a permanent opening with a Chartered Building Surveyors in central London. Interested candidates must have a range of surveying experience but primarily have experience within insurance work, reinstating residential and commercial buildings. You will be expected to travel to projects throughout London and the Home Counties. Duties of the Senior Building Surveyor: Inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites. Conduct inspections, including measured surveys, defect diagnosis, and associated investigations. Assess the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, and propose repair solutions. Prepare reports, specifications, and drawings for the repair, refurbishment, demolition, and reconstruction of various buildings. Tender projects and conduct post-tender analysis. Oversee work according to recognized building contracts and current technical standards. Work independently as a project lead, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of professional consultancy services. Understand and apply relevant legislation, including health and safety, party wall matters, building regulations, and planning laws. Actively promote the company's services to secure projects and foster business growth. Requirements of the Senior Building Surveyor: Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor (My client may consider your application if you are at an advanced APC stage.) At least 3 years' postgraduate experience with provable technical delivery experience Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public-sector clients Excellent written and verbal communication skills On offer for the Senior Building Surveyor: The starting salary for this position ranges from 65,000 to 75,000 depending on experience. Benefits include bonus of typically 14-22% Electric/hybrid car or car allowance Professional membership fees paid Private medical insurance Flexible working from home What happens next: On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying & Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.

Are you keen to be part of some of the high profile and challenging projects across the UK and beyond? As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering first-class service to our clients across multiple sectors, including retail, healthcare, energy, commercial, education, and the public sector. Key Responsibilities Lead on a range of refurbishment, modernisation, and improvement projects across multiple sectors. Carry out feasibility studies, prepare technical specifications, secure statutory consents, and oversee contract administration. Apply and interpret building contracts (JCT, NEC, etc.) effectively within projects. Deliver professional building surveying services, including dilapidations, party wall matters, fire safety assessments, and access audits. Ensure quality, safety, and environmental considerations are embedded into project delivery. Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant and Graduate Building Surveyors, including APC support. What We're Looking For MRICS/Chartered Surveyor status (essential or close to completion). Strong technical expertise in building surveying with substantial professional experience. Proven ability to manage projects, clients, and budgets with commercial awareness. Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues. Confident in drafting technical documentation including specifications, feasibility studies, and reports. Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat about the role. or email