Building Surveyor

Godstone, Surrey
Block Recruit

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