Building Surveyor

  • Block Recruit
  • Godstone, Surrey
  • Feb 06, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

An established and highly respected property management business is looking to appoint a qualified Building Surveyor to join their team. This is a hybrid position offering a strong balance between site-based surveying work and collaborative office time within a close-knit team environment. This opportunity is open to both employed professionals and self-employed/consultancy-based surveyors seeking a flexible, long-term working arrangement. What s on Offer

  • Highly competitive salary DOE
  • Open to full-time employment or consultancy arrangements
  • Working for a diversified family-owned property group with a strong team ethos focused on the service and business
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for employed option)
  • Supportive and professional working environment
  • Inclusive workplace culture where diversity and respect are core values

The Role This is a varied surveying position focused primarily on residential property portfolios, where you will take ownership of inspection, reporting, and project oversight responsibilities. Key duties include:

  • Conducting property and condition surveys
  • Producing detailed reports and technical findings
  • Preparing Schedules of Works
  • Responding to leaseholder and client queries relating to works
  • Reviewing contractor tenders and preparing tender analysis reports
  • Supporting Property Managers on day-to-day technical matters
  • Organising, inspecting, and signing off contractor works
  • Carrying out ad-hoc inspections and specialist surveying tasks as required
  • Managing diary scheduling and maintaining accurate time records

Working Pattern

  • Hybrid structure:
    3 days on-site inspections
    2 days office-based collaboration with a small team
  • Monday Friday (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility where required

Property Portfolio

  • Predominantly low- to mid-rise residential blocks
  • Professionally managed residential environments

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

  • Minimum 3 years experience working as a Building Surveyor
  • BSC in Building Surveying, RICS or CIOB, willing to support further training (at least 1 qualification)
  • Strong report writing and technical communication skills
  • Comfortable using IT systems and MS Office (bespoke systems training provided)
  • Organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
  • Able to collaborate effectively within a small professional team
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites