Senior Building Surveyor

Posted 04 September 2026
Salary £60,208
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent | FTC | T2P
Discipline Property
Reference225840
Contact NameMollie Roskilly

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for 2 Senior Building Surveyors onebased in Northeast London and the other based in Southeast London on a Permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The salary is £60,208

The ideal candidate will have experience in Building Surveying and have a HNC/HND qualification in Building Surveying.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Lead specialist building investigations and complex surveying instructions, providing expert technical advice and recommendations

  • Oversee and quality-check building surveyors’ work, including site inspections, reports and technical deliverables, ensuring high professional standards

  • Mentor, coach and develop building surveyors, providing technical guidance, feedback and support for professional progression

  • Manage workloads, priorities and deadlines across multiple instructions, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and to client requirements

  • Manage and oversee contracts, client relationships and commercial matters, identifying risks and ensuring contractual and professional obligations are met

Experience required:

  • Proven experience in building surveying and specialist investigations, including reviewing and quality-checking technical work and providing expert advice on complex building issues

  • Experience in leading, mentoring and developing building surveyors, with the ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and professional support

  • Strong experience in managing projects, deadlines, contracts and client relationships, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage risk and deliver high-quality services

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Can claim mileage expenses

Working hours:

  • 40 hours per week

  • Monday - Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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