Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor

Location: Sidcup, Kent or London (Hybrid Working)

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Building Surveying team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor who enjoys leading projects, building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality surveying services across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. You'll play a key role in project delivery while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you'll be responsible for delivering a wide range of professional Building Surveying services, including:

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• Acting as Contract Administrator on refurbishment and construction projects.
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• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and technical drawings.
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• Undertaking Condition Surveys, Dilapidation Surveys, DDA Surveys and defect investigations.
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• Producing technical reports and advising clients on building defects and building pathology.
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• Undertaking Party Wall matters and other specialist surveying commissions.
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• Managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
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• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
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• Managing client workloads and framework agreements.
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• Monitoring project performance, budgets and profitability.
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• Identifying opportunities for new business and supporting business development activities.
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• Representing the business at client meetings and networking events.
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• Mentoring and supporting junior surveyors within the team.
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About You

We're looking for an experienced Building Surveyor who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and client management skills.

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• MRICS, MCIOB or an equivalent professional qualification.
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• A minimum of five years' Building Surveying experience within a consultancy environment.
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• Strong knowledge of Contract Administration and professional Building Surveying services.
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• Experience undertaking condition surveys, dilapidations, DDA surveys, defect diagnosis and building pathology investigations.
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• Experience with Party Wall matters would be advantageous.
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• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project finances and client expectations.
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• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report writing skills.
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• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to mentor junior team members.
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• A commitment to continuing professional development in line with RICS requirements.
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Experience working across housing, education, transport or other public sector projects would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary
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• Performance-related bonus
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• Hybrid and flexible working
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• Healthcare cash plan
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• Life assurance
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• Professional development and chartership support
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Generous annual leave
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• Clear career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy
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Apply Today

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking to join a collaborative consultancy where you'll lead diverse projects, build lasting client relationships and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Alfred Recruitment for a confidential discussion.