Building Surveyor Job at Brandon James (London)

Job Description

A client of mine, a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy who are not only a specialist within their space, but also at the forefront of delivering sustainable and people-focused design solutions, are keen to speak with a talented Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor, with a view to join their London office. Offering the successful Building Surveyor not only the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative and growing team, but also a clear pathway to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking practice. The Company’s Profile With roots going back over 85 years, this dynamic consultancy has evolved into one of the UK’s most respected, medium-sized practices, providing integrated design and technical expertise across commercial, healthcare, education, defence, and residential sectors. With offices nationwide, they combine a strong regional presence with the capability to deliver large, complex projects across the country. Life within the practice is professional yet sociable, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and staff wellbeing. Their core values – progressive, collaborative, supportive, and accountable – underpin their commitment to improving the built environment and driving sustainable change. The Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor’s Role The successful Chartered Commercial Building Surveyor will join a diverse team delivering the full spectrum of building surveying services. From design and specification through to contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects across both public and private sectors.

Job Responsibility

Act as Building Surveyor across a range of project and professional service commissions from inception to completion
Lead on schedules of dilapidations, PPMs, condition surveys, defect analysis, and pre-acquisition surveys
Undertake party wall matters and neighbourly matters, preparing notices, awards, and schedules of condition
Prepare specifications and tender documentation, assessing bids and advising clients
Act as Contract Administrator on projects across offices, warehouses, and public sector buildings
Work closely with clients, providing clear advice and ensuring technical and financial considerations are well managed
Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop expertise while mentoring junior team members

Requirements

Degree in Building Surveying
MRICS Chartered status, or actively working towards chartership
Strong experience across surveys, dilapidations, contract administration, and project management
Commercially astute, proactive, well-organised, and diligent
Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients
Full UK driving licence

Nice to have

Proficiency in AutoCAD and NBS (beneficial)

What we offer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with festive shutdown and long service recognition)
Opportunities for flexible and remote working
Competitive company pension scheme
Health cash plan scheme
Professional membership support
In-house coaching, mentoring, and career development pathways
Cycle to work scheme
Death in service benefit
Early finish incentives when practice targets are achieved
Enhanced family policies
Paid volunteering leave (up to 2 days)
Regular team-building and fully expensed social events
Health & mental wellness programmes
Employee referral scheme

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