Senior Building Surveyor Location: Eltham, London (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
A leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Eltham office, with the potential for Project Team Leadership responsibilities. You will work across diverse sectors, including Housing, Education, Commercial, Emergency Services, and Health, delivering high-quality projects and client-focused solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assist the Programme Manager / Project Team Leader with client liaison, briefs, fee proposals, scheme presentations, project programming, and service delivery
Act as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent on a wide range of building types using standard construction contracts
Conduct site visits and prepare inspection reports
Prepare initial appraisal and feasibility reports, including measured surveys of existing buildings or sites
Interpret survey drawings and prepare outline and complete scheme designs
Prepare budget estimates and full working drawings sufficient for construction
Submit applications for Planning, Listed Building Consent, and Building Control Approvals
Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and Employer’s Requirements for design and build projects
Manage tendering processes, including invitations, analysis, reporting, and contract documentation
Prepare maintenance manuals and undertake professional services such as Party Wall matters, Rights to Light, and schedule of condition inspections
Delegate tasks where appropriate while retaining responsibility for delivery
Support interdisciplinary project teams and mentor junior colleagues
Candidate Requirements
MRICS status
Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent
Proven expertise in building surveying and project management
Experience delivering projects across Education, Emergency Services, Healthcare, Housing, and Commercial sectors is advantageous
Strong client-facing skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
Demonstrable ability to manage programs, budgets, and interdisciplinary teams efficiently
Leadership experience is desirable for overseeing project teams
Benefits
Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00-16:15, 7.25-hour working day)
Hybrid working options (office/home)
Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
In-house mental health first aiders
Birthday leave
Biannual pay reviews
Scottish Widows pension scheme with salary sacrifice (4.5% matched)
Professional development schemes and sponsorship of professional fees
2 paid corporate social responsibility days
Regular social events
Annual leave + bank holidays
If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on , via WhatsApp on , or email your up-to-date CV to .