Building Surveyor
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 48-60k
Route to senior and APC support offered if required
Company Overview
A multi-discipline, independent construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering commercially driven project solutions. The firm operates across project management, building surveying, employer’s agent, cost consultancy and CDM services, working with a diverse client portfolio including major commercial occupiers, national roll-outs and complex refurbishment programmes. The team delivers high-quality outcomes with a focus on technical excellence and practical risk management.
Role Purpose
We are seeking a proactive Building Surveyor to join the commercial delivery team, supporting project work for blue-chip clients and national portfolios. You will provide technical expertise across building condition assessments, contract administration, fit-out and refurbishment projects while ensuring compliance, quality and commercial control. This role offers broad exposure to varied sectors, hands-on delivery responsibility, and career progression within a commercially strong consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver building surveying services including surveys, defect diagnosis, reports and recommendations across commercial property portfolios.
- Support commercial project delivery on refurbishment, fit-out, extension and compliance programmes.
- Undertake contract administration and employer’s agent functions to protect client interests.
- Prepare technical documentation, schedules of condition and specification input.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders at all stages to deliver value-driven outcomes.
- Provide practical solutions balancing cost, time, quality and risk across project lifecycles.
Candidate Profile
- Chartered would be great but not essential for this role.
- Experience in commercial building surveying, technically complex projects, and client-facing roles.
- Confident in producing detailed technical reports and overseeing defect resolution.
- Knowledgeable in contract practice, specification and procurement.
- Strong communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
Why Join?
- Exposure to a diverse client base including national brands and repeat partners.
- Integral role within a commercially driven consultancy delivering tailored solutions.
- Opportunity for technical growth and leadership progression.
- Collaborative environment with scope to influence project outcomes.