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Posted 05 August, 2026

Senior Building Surveyor

Altura Search
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

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Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

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This is an opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor to join a respected multidisciplinary property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Building Surveying services across the education, public sector and retail sectors.

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Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of newly secured projects, they are looking to appoint a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to join their Birmignham team. This is a client-facing role with a 70% project and contract administration bias, offering exposure to a wide range of refurbishment, maintenance and remedial schemes.

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Role Responsibilities

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  • Lead and manage refurbishment, maintenance and remedial projects from inception to completion
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  • Act as Contract Administrator and/or Employer’s Agent under JCT contracts
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  • Undertake building surveys, defect diagnosis and technical reporting
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  • Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
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  • Provide strategic advice on asset condition, compliance and lifecycle planning
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  • Manage client relationships and deliver clear, high-quality reporting
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  • Support and mentor junior surveyors and APC candidates
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  • Work across a diverse portfolio including education, public sector and retail assets
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Candidate Requirements

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  • MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor (or close to achieving)
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  • Proven experience within a consultancy environment
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  • Strong experience in contract administration and project delivery
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  • Good technical knowledge of building pathology and construction
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  • Experience working across commercial, education or public sector projects
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  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
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  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
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  • Experience mentoring junior team members is desirable
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Benefits

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  • Salary up to £67,000 (dependent on experience)
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  • Individual bonus scheme
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  • Hybrid working
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  • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell option)
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Pension contribution
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  • Professional membership fees paid
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  • Structured career development and APC support
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  • Clear progression within a growing consultancy
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Feel free to apply with your CV or contact me on my details on my profile page.

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I also have other roles in the area, so if this one isn't the right fit for you, feel free to contact me regardless.

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