Exeter
Salary: Up to £50,000
The Opportunity
My client, a highly prestigious and globally recognised property consultancy, is seeking a Chartered Historic Building Surveyor to join their established Architecture & Building Surveying team in Exeter or Taunton offices. Renowned for delivering exceptional work across heritage, rural estates, and high-value property portfolios, this organisation offers a unique platform to work on some of the UK's most historically significant and architecturally important assets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with a genuine interest in historic buildings and conservation to develop their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
Working within a multidisciplinary team of surveyors, architects and rural specialists, you will deliver a broad range of professional and project-based building surveying services, with a particular focus on heritage assets.
Responsibilities will include advising on the preservation and conservation of historic buildings, undertaking detailed building surveys and preparing reports, and managing contract administration across a range of projects. You will also be responsible for preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation, as well as delivering planned maintenance programmes and schedules of condition.
The role involves regular client interaction, including advising on procurement routes, contractor appointments and statutory compliance, while building and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact.
About My Client
My client is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and respected property consultancies in the UK and internationally. With a long-established reputation for excellence across rural, residential and commercial sectors, they are known for delivering high-quality advice on complex and often high-profile projects.
Their multidisciplinary approach and extensive national presence enable them to provide a truly comprehensive service. The business places strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and long-term client relationships, offering an environment where individuals can thrive and build a meaningful career.
Requirements
MRICS qualified (or equivalent professional accreditation)
Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience
Experience within building surveying, ideally with exposure to historic or listed buildings
Strong understanding of CDM regulations, building regulations and health and safety
Ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to a high professional standard
Commercial awareness and project delivery experience
Full UK driving licence
Perks and Benefits
Salary up to £50,000
Car allowance
Discretionary bonus scheme and competitive overall package
Generous annual leave, including additional loyalty and charity leave
Private medical scheme, virtual GP access and employee assistance programme
Life assurance and group income protection
Pension scheme and share incentive opportunities
Interest-free travel loans and support with rental deposits
Enhanced maternity, paternity and family support benefits
Access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle perks
Cycle to Work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
Ongoing training, mentoring and structured career development pathways
Opportunity to participate in social, sporting and charitable activities
Salary description
£40000.00 - £55000.00 per year