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Senior Building Surveyor

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Job Description:

Join JLL's award-winning Building Consultancy team in Birmingham and accelerate your career with the world's leading real estate services firm. Work with prestigious clients while delivering commercial excellence across diverse property sectors in the thriving Midlands market.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conduct comprehensive building surveys and prepare detailed technical reports for high-value commercial portfolios
  • Develop specifications and administer repair and refurbishment contracts (£500k+ values)
  • Lead dilapidations negotiations and prepare strategic exit strategies for major occupiers
  • Create planned preventative maintenance strategies that optimize asset performance
  • building reinstatement cost assessments across retail, office, industrial and logistics sectors
  • Coordinate complex portfolio instructions across multiple property types
  • Build sustainable business relationships with institutional and corporate clients
  • Deliver exceptional client service that drives repeat business and referrals
  • Travel regionally with opportunities for national project exposure

Requirements:

  • MRICS qualification in Building Surveying with 3-5+ years PQE in commercial consultancy
  • Proven expertise in dilapidations, building surveys, and contract administration
  • Commercial acumen with excellent report writing and presentation capabilities
  • Team collaboration skills with ability to work independently under pressure
  • Full UK driving license and flexibility for regional travel

Nice to have:

  • AutoCAD proficiency and familiarity with digital survey technologies
  • Experience across multiple commercial property sectors
  • Knowledge of sustainability assessments and ESG requirements
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What we offer:
  • Performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits: Private healthcare, pension, annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits
  • Clear progression pathway
  • RICS support including APC mentoring and exam funding
  • Global mobility opportunities across JLL's 80+ countries
  • Hybrid working model
  • State-of-the-art Birmingham office with collaborative workspaces
  • Cutting-edge technology including mobile survey apps and cloud-based project management

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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