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Posted 21 July, 2026

Chartered Building Surveyor

GCB Recruitment
Bedford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

| Chartered Building Surveyor | Commercial Property | £60,000 - £70,000 |

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MRICS or FRICS qualified with experience in commercial building surveying?

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We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and well-established surveying practice in Bedfordshire looking to expand its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to join a professional practice, delivering expert building surveying services across a diverse commercial property portfolio.

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Working with landlords, tenants, investors, developers, and occupiers, you'll provide high-quality technical advice while managing a varied workload across commercial property projects.

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The Role

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As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will:

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  • Undertake commercial building surveys, pre-acquisition surveys, technical due diligence inspections, and measured surveys using modern surveying technology where appropriate.
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  • Prepare detailed building survey reports, Schedules of Condition, and Schedules of Dilapidations, identifying defects, risks, and repair requirements in line with RICS guidance.
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  • Diagnose building defects and advise clients on repair, maintenance, refurbishment, landlord and tenant matters, and lease obligations.
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  • Prepare specifications of works, tender documentation, administer refurbishment and repair contracts, and assist with Red Book valuation inspections where required.
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  • Liaise with clients, contractors, solicitors, managing agents, and other consultants, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while managing project records, budgets, and timescales.
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  • Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to provide additional consultancy services.
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Chartered Building Surveyor Requirements

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  • Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
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  • MRICS or FRICS qualified
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  • Proven experience within commercial building surveying
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  • Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, building pathology, and repair techniques
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  • Experience preparing technical reports and providing professional advice
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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
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Desirable experience:

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  • Dilapidations
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  • Schedules of Condition
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  • Contract Administration
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  • Defect Analysis
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  • Commercial property inspections
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  • Landlord and Tenant matters
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  • Drone surveying experience (or willingness to train)
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  • Knowledge of commercial property legislation and RICS professional standards
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What's on Offer?

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  • Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, depending on experience
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  • Full-time, Monday-Friday position
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  • Full administrative support, allowing you to focus on professional surveying work
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  • Varied workload across building and commercial projects
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  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
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  • Opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected regional practice
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  • Genuine long-term career development opportunities
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Apply Today!

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If you're an MRICS or FRICS Chartered Building Surveyor looking to join a respected practice offering varied commercial projects, career progression, and a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now and we'll review your application within 48 hours. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.