Building Surveyor

Description

Commercial Building Surveying

• Apply statutory legislation including CDM 2015, Building Regulations, Party Wall etc.
• Project management of major and complex insurance losses
• Design, specification & CA duties on reinstatement projects
• Carry out inspections and provide advice on construction, maintenance and refurbishment across commercial assets
• Deliver large projects independently with strong technical and contractual understanding
• Undertake acquisition surveys, condition surveys, defect investigations and measured surveys
• Prepare reports, schedules of work and specifications
• Manage refurbishment and reinstatement projects from inception to completion
• Supporting loss adjusters and insurers on technical enquiries
• Maintain strong client relationships (no formal BD targets)
• Support and mentor APC candidates (if desired)

Requirements

Experience: MRICS Building Surveyor

If you're an MRICS Building Surveyor looking for a senior role with variety, autonomy and long-term development, this is an excellent opportunity.

Approx. 80% of this side of the role is project management. Full training and support is offered, insurance experience is not essential.

• Strong technical background with experience across core building surveying services
• Project delivery experience, ideally including contract administration
• Ability to manage deadlines, budgets and multiple workstreams
• Technical reporting, defect analysis & quantum validation
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• CAT B fit outs
• Insurance reinstatement experience beneficial but not required
• Experience in defect diagnosis and report writing
• MRICS (essential)

Benefits

Major Loss Insurance

💰 Up to £500 for successful referrals

Salary: Competitive + bonus (typically up to c.20%)

• Minimum 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities within a large, forward-thinking professional services group
• Strong national team with mentoring, support and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Active culture with social events, charity initiatives, clubs (running, cycling, book club)
• Genuine opportunities to grow into leadership or specialise (commercial, insurance, project management etc.)
• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus (typically up to ~20%)
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension, healthcare, cycle to work, critical illness cover, season ticket loan and more)
• Share scheme (discounted share purchase with 1/3/5-year options)
• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in the office but flexible depending on site commitments
• Large, modern, central Manchester office with excellent facilities
• High-quality, diverse workload spanning commercial consultancy and complex technical insurance projects

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance