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Posted 05 August, 2026

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

Brandon James
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Take on larger projects, more influential client relationships and a visible role in the growth of an established Manchester building surveying team. The successful Senior Chartered Building Surveyor will join a nationally recognised construction consultancy with a growing Manchester office and a strong pipeline across commercial, public sector, regeneration and healthcare. The role combines access to major clients and specialist resources with meaningful responsibility for local delivery and relationships. The Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Role The Senior Chartered Building Surveyor will focus on complex projects, technical leadership and client account growth, managing instructions from initial brief through to completion. You will remain close to clients and delivery, working with colleagues across surveying, project management, cost consultancy and design where the instruction requires it. The Senior Chartered Building Surveyor will also mentor junior colleagues, review technical output and help convert strong client relationships into repeat instructions. It is a role for someone who wants more influence and progression without moving away from the work they enjoy. Duties of the Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to include: Lead projects from initial advice through to completion Act as Contract Administrator and Project Manager Prepare specifications, tenders and technical reports Undertake surveys, defect analysis and due diligence Manage client communication and project reporting Coordinate internal and external consultant teams Review junior surveyors' work Support bids and regional business development Maintain strong technical and service standardsThe Person? The successful Senior Chartered Building Surveyor will be technically confident, commercially aware and capable of managing clients and competing priorities with limited supervision. The Senior Chartered Building Surveyor will ideally have: MRICS qualification A relevant Building Surveying degree Construction consultancy experience Strong project and professional services knowledge Confident written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage clients and consultant teams Experience supporting junior surveyors Commercial awareness and an interest in growth A strong track record of independent project deliveryIn Return………? £60,000 - £72,000 Annual performance bonus Car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible hybrid working Private medical insurance Company pension and life assurance Professional subscriptions paidIf you believe you can deliver this rewarding role to a high standard, or are a Building Surveyor considering your next career move, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James on (phone number removed). Ref: SM(phone number removed) Senior Chartered Building Surveyor / Chartered Building Surveyor / MRICS