Building Surveyor

Description

The successful candidate will have the ability to develop new business, provide technical expertise, and mentor the next generation of professionals within the team.

The successful candidate will join a busy office and be working alongside other internal teams including Agency (office and industrial & logistics), Investment, Planning Infrastructure & Regeneration, Valuations, Property Management and Rating to provide blended property and construction best in class advice to our clients.

• Develop and negotiate dilapidation schedules and exit strategies – advising on lease-end obligations and practical solutions.
• Create planned preventative maintenance programmes – designing structured plans to safeguard long-term asset performance.
• Assist with portfolio coordination and handle additional duties as required – supporting portfolio instructions and taking on ad‑hoc responsibilities.
• Build lasting client relationships – maintaining strong links with internal and external stakeholders while delivering excellent service.
• Carry out building inspections and produce professional reports – undertaking surveys and documenting findings clearly.
• Prepare technical specifications and oversee repair/refurbishment contracts – drafting requirements and administering contract delivery.
• Conduct reinstatement cost evaluations – assessing rebuilding values for insurance and compliance purposes.

Requirements

We want to ensure that your application can be considered for all relevant roles across the Lambert Smith Hampton group of companies, including subsidiary and affiliate companies. We believe that this will ensure that talented people interested in developing their career with us will be considered for the widest range of opportunities that we can provide and will also receive the best candidate experience.

• Full, clean driving licence – enabling travel as required.
• Strong communication and analytical ability – confident with numbers, verbal skills, and professional report writing.
• Flexible and resilient under pressure – able to adapt quickly to changing demands.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic – able to drive tasks forward independently.
• Capable of working both collaboratively and on own initiative – adaptable to team settings or solo responsibilities.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills – able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Chartered MRICS Building Surveyor – with proven post‑qualification experience, ideally gained in a commercial consultancy.
• Professional presentation with outstanding interpersonal skills – able to engage confidently with clients and colleagues.

Benefits

We are looking for an ambitious, outward looking Building Surveyor with a desire to join a growing team to develop their career within a UK managed business. LSH have significant growth aspirations, and it is intended the role will benefit from this in terms of professional and personal growth and development.

We offer a collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking environment where initiative is encouraged and professional development is supported. The role provides the opportunity to join a growing team and shape the future of our Building Consultancy business and play a pivotal part in its continued growth. As a UK only focused business you will have full visibility of the entrepreneurial inclusive leadership team.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance