Carriera Limited

Senior Building Surveyor

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Job Description

Senior Building Surveyor – London&South-East Salary: Up to £70,000 Plus Pension 5%, Bonus, Healthcare&More. About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a growing team in the London&South-East region. This role offers significant career progression and the chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects across sectors such as retail, healthcare, energy, commercial property, residential, education, and public sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a full suite of building surveying services, including feasibility studies, contract administration, and project delivery. As a Senior Building Surveyor, they will be expected to lead projects, mentor junior surveyors, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services to clients. The role is ideal for a professional with a collaborative approach, strong technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple projects across a range of sectors, delivering building surveying services from inception to completion. Undertake feasibility studies, prepare specifications, obtain estimates, secure statutory approvals, and administer contracts for refurbishment and development projects. Apply standard building contracts such as JCT and NEC, ensuring effective contract management and project delivery. Provide professional surveying services, including conducting surveys, inspections, preparing schedules, and managing schemes in the London&South-East region. Mentor and support junior Building Surveyors, particularly in their APC (Assessment of Professional Competence), ensuring ongoing development and progression. Assist senior managers with day-to-day project management tasks and contribute to fee proposals and bids. Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and environmental standards, and are delivered on time and within budget. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring excellent customer service and managing client expectations. Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and assisting in bid writing and proposal submissions. The Ideal Candidate: Qualifications: A B.Sc. (Hons) in Building Surveying or a similar degree accredited by RICS. Chartered status (MRICS) is highly desirable. Experience: Significant experience in building surveying with a strong technical background, and a solid understanding of building surveying professional services. Leadership: Experience mentoring and training junior team members, as well as managing workloads and projects effectively. Commercial Awareness: Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development while maintaining a strong understanding of project profitability. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of building contracts (JCT, NEC) and experience drafting technical documents, including bids and reports. Health&Safety Knowledge: A sound understanding of health and safety regulations and their application in building surveying projects. Skills: Strong time management skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Personal Qualities: A proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused mindset, with a dedication to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. Why Join the Team? This role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive, dynamic team on a range of exciting and diverse projects. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop their career in a forward-thinking, growing business that values its people and their expertise. In Return, You Will Receive: Competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience. Bonus scheme and car allowance. 5% pension contribution and life assurance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Private medical insurance and gym memberships. Discounts and perks on various services and products. Apply: Interested? Please contact Lewis West on 020 3817 4001 for further information or send a copy of your CV to lwestcarriera.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn:( https://www.linkedin.com/company/carriera-limited ) and visit our website (www.carriera.co.uk) for the latest jobs. Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy