Building Surveyor / Surveyor – Building Consultancy – London
London (City / West End / Canary Wharf – flexible base).
Building Consultancy – London
Role overview
Join a global leader in real estate services and investment management as a Building Surveyor within our Building Consultancy team in London. You will work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, office, mixed‑use and institutional assets, delivering technical advice, project management and strategic solutions that help clients optimise their real estate.
What you’ll do
- Carry out building inspections and technical due diligence, producing clear, high‑quality reports for investors, occupiers and lenders.
- Prepare and negotiate schedules of dilapidations, exit strategies and schedules of condition for landlord and tenant instructions.
- Support fit‑out and refurbishment projects (CAT A/B office, refurbishment and repair works) as Assistant / Project Manager and Contract Administrator.
- Develop planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plans, lifecycle costings and reinstatement cost assessments across client portfolios.
- Provide advice on defect analysis, building compliance, ESG and “Future of Workplace” considerations for client assets.
- Collaborate with architects, M&E consultants, cost managers and internal teams (Agency, Capital Markets, Property Management) to deliver integrated real‑estate solutions.
What we’re looking for
- RICS‑accredited degree and ideally MRICS (or actively working towards) in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years’ PQE in building surveying within a consultancy environment, with experience in condition surveys, dilapidations and project work.
- Strong report‑writing and communication skills, able to translate technical findings into commercial recommendations.
- Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT/NEC) and basic contract administration.
- Comfortable working on multiple projects, managing deadlines and travel across London and the UK.
Why join us?
- Be part of a global, market‑leading real‑estate business with a strong presence in London and across the UK.
- Work on high‑profile commercial and mixed‑use assets, supporting investors, occupiers and institutions through ownership, occupation and disposal.
- Benefit from structured career development, mentoring and exposure to workplace strategy, ESG and portfolio‑optimisation projects.
- Enjoy flexible working, a collaborative culture and a diverse, inclusive team environment in central London.