Senior Building Surveyor

Your new company
This is an opportunity to step into a senior role within one of the UK's most respected multidisciplinary consultancies. For over four decades, their Building Surveying division has delivered exceptional work across the social housing sector - and they're not slowing down.The team has achieved double‑digit growth for five consecutive years, driven by long‑standing client relationships, a reputation for quality, and a culture that genuinely empowers its people.Now, they're looking for an ambitious Senior Building Surveyor who's ready to take the next step toward leadership.

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality consultancy services to a diverse social housing client base. You'll be trusted to lead projects, support junior colleagues, and act as a key client interface.

You will be involved in:

Contract administration across a range of refurbishment and maintenance schemes
Preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work
Managing client relationships and representing the consultancy with confidence
Providing technical expertise across building pathology, compliance, and project delivery
Supporting the development of the team as it continues to growThis is a role for someone who wants more than day‑to‑day project work - it's for someone who wants influence, visibility, and a clear route into leadership.

You'll thrive here if you bring:

Experience working within a consultancy environment
Strong capability in contract administration, spec writing, and client-facing delivery
A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
The confidence to lead projects and mentor others
Experience within the social housing sector (highly advantageous)
MRICS status is desirable, but not essential - experience and attitude matter most.
Why join?

A stable, established team with 40+ years of sector expertise
A high‑performing environment with consistent year‑on‑year growth
Genuine progression into leadership roles
A collaborative culture that values autonomy and professional development
A strong pipeline of social housing projects with long‑term clients
This is the ideal move for a surveyor who's ready to step up, take ownership, and help shape the future of a thriving team.
What you need to do now
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