Principal Building Surveyor Job at Portsmouth City Council (Portsmouth)

Principal Building Surveyor

A global multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Level Chartered B...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

90000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Building Surveying (or related field) and MRICS qualified (minimum 3 years PQE)
Proven multi-discipline experience within commercial building surveying/consultancy
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Commercial awareness and financial acumen, able to manage budgets and profitability
Ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues
Strong organisational skills, able to balance multiple instructions simultaneously
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and flexibility

Job Responsibility

Commercial building surveying, with a varied workload that includes professional and technical advisory services, such as Technical Due Diligence, condition surveys, LTAs, and PPM schedules, alongside elements of project management
Working closely with clients, project managers, and team leaders to ensure efficient service delivery, manage financial performance, and contribute to service improvement initiatives
Developing managerial skills and supporting the growth of the commercial building surveying offering

What we offer

28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual discretionary bonus
Death in service benefit
Income protection
Private health cover – including dental and optical
Cycle to work scheme
Professional memberships and qualifications support
Mentoring scheme / internal learning & development programme
Global career progression opportunities

Fulltime

Principal Building Surveyor

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

80000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent)
Proven experience in building surveying
Strong report writing and technical ability
IT literate, including AutoCAD
A clean driving licence
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Job Responsibility

Delivering condition and measured surveys, building pathology reports, fire risk assessments, access audits, and dilapidations advice
Preparing tender documentation, specifications, and AutoCAD drawings
Acting as contract administrator for minor works projects
Supporting the regional business development plan and contributing to national projects
Producing detailed technical reports and maintaining high-quality standards in line with RICS guidance

What we offer

28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual discretionary bonus
Private healthcare (including dental and optical)
Income protection and death in service cover
Cycle-to-work scheme
Professional memberships and qualifications fully supported
Mentoring scheme and internal L&D programme
Employee-owned trust – share options issued to all staff from Graduate to Director

Fulltime

Principal Building Surveyor

A global multi-disciplinary consultancy is recruiting for a Principal Level Char...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

90000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Building Surveying (or related field) and MRICS qualified (minimum 3 years PQE)
Proven multi-discipline experience within commercial building surveying/consultancy
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Commercial awareness and financial acumen, able to manage budgets and profitability
Ability to lead and mentor junior colleagues
Strong organisational skills, able to balance multiple instructions simultaneously
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and flexibility

Job Responsibility

Providing professional and technical advisory services such as Technical Due Diligence, condition surveys, LTAs, and PPM schedules
Contributing to service improvement initiatives
Managing financial performance
Leading and mentoring junior colleagues
Supporting the growth of the commercial building surveying offering

What we offer

28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual discretionary bonus
Death in service benefit
Income protection
Private health cover – including dental and optical
Cycle to work scheme
Professional memberships and qualifications support
Mentoring scheme / internal learning & development programme
Global career progression opportunities

Fulltime

Principal Chartered Building Surveyor

A forward-thinking Building Consultancy renowned for delivering excellence in Co...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

65000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree qualified in Building Surveying or related discipline
MRICS Chartered – minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
Proven track record delivering professional services within the commercial property market
Strong commercial acumen and client-facing confidence
Ability to manage multiple commissions across different stages
Committed to mentoring and developing junior colleagues
A collaborative and proactive approach to delivering work
Excellent written and verbal communication

Job Responsibility

Lead the delivery of a varied workload focused primarily on commercial building surveying
Execute Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
Perform pre-acquisition surveys
Manage dilapidations
Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance
Oversee project monitoring and condition surveys
Work closely with clients to understand their commercial drivers and provide clear, concise, and commercially minded reporting
Support the growth of the service line
Contribute to internal development initiatives
Mentor junior colleagues

What we offer

Discretionary annual bonus
27 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension contribution
Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance and income protection
Paid professional subscriptions
Tailored career development and mentoring scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Employee recognition and wellbeing platform

Fulltime

Building Control Surveyor

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Building Control Surveyor to join a well-e...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A relevant qualification in Building Control, Surveying, Construction, or a related field
Membership with a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB
Proven experience in building control, building surveying, or regulatory compliance
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and industry standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise clients on compliance requirements.

Job Responsibility

Assessing and approving plans for compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation
Conducting site inspections to ensure compliance and identifying potential issues
Liaising with clients, Principal Designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies to provide expert guidance
Preparing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records of inspections and assessments
Staying up to date with changes in building regulations and industry best practices.

What we offer

Flexible working arrangements – work from any location with support for remote working
A supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
Ongoing training to stay at the forefront of Building Safety Act compliance
Professional memberships and courses fully paid for
Car allowance and bonus structure.

Fulltime

Building Surveyor

A well-established property consultancy renowned for its expertise across the co...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

55000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MRICS Qualified or working towards Chartership
Degree in Building Surveying or relevant field
Strong commercial consultancy background
Comfortable managing clients and delivering professional services independently
Solid technical knowledge and a desire to continually grow within the role

Job Responsibility

Deliver a range of professional and project-led instructions across a diverse commercial portfolio
Involved in traditional building surveying services, including dilapidations, party wall matters, technical due diligence, contract administration, building pathology, condition and measured surveys, reinstatement cost assessments, construction monitoring, and principal design duties

What we offer

Up to 8% matched pension
Private medical cover & Medicash health plan
Agile/flexible working
Lifestyle perks & birthday leave
Support for CPD and professional development
Genuine progression opportunities within a people-focused environment

Fulltime

Building Surveyor

A well-established property consultancy is seeking an ambitious Building Surveyo...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MRICS Qualified or working towards Chartership
Degree in Building Surveying or relevant field
Strong commercial consultancy background
Comfortable managing clients and delivering professional services independently
Solid technical knowledge and a desire to continually grow within the role

Job Responsibility

Deliver a range of professional and project-led instructions across a diverse commercial portfolio
Provide traditional building surveying services, including dilapidations, party wall matters, technical due diligence, contract administration, building pathology, condition and measured surveys, reinstatement cost assessments, construction monitoring, and principal design duties
Collaborate with a team and report directly to a Building Surveyor Partner

What we offer

Competitive base salary (depending on experience)
Up to 8% matched pension
Private medical cover & Medicash health plan
Agile/flexible working
Lifestyle perks & birthday leave
Support for CPD and professional development
Genuine progression opportunities within a people-focused environment

Fulltime

Senior Building Surveyor

A leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking fo...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MRICS Chartered Status (essential)
Degree in Building Surveying or related field
Broad project experience across multiple sectors
Strong understanding of dilapidations, contract admin, and feasibility reporting
A client-centric approach, with a drive to grow business relationships
Ability to manage multiple commissions independently and within a team

Job Responsibility

Full building surveying services to external and internal clients
Building condition surveys, reports, and feasibility studies
Schedules of dilapidations and subsequent negotiations
Project management and contract administration on refurbishment, conversion and new build projects
Principal Designer duties (CDM 2015 compliance)
Schedules of condition and negotiations
Supporting workload sharing and team collaboration

What we offer

Hybrid working (flexibility around office/site/home)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell leave)
Enhanced annual leave for long service
Health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Qualification sponsorship & structured development plans
Enhanced family leave policies
Career development pathways
Recruitment referral bonus

Fulltime

Principal Building Surveyor

Portsmouth City Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Expiration:
April 06, 2026

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