Senior Building Surveyor

Diabetesstories; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to manage diverse projects across various sectors. This role involves delivering comprehensive building surveying services and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess MRICS status and have consultancy experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options for work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Clear progression opportunities

Ongoing CPD and training

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS) is essential.
• Experience within a consultancy setting is needed.
• Must have a strong understanding of building regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver building surveying services including design and contract administration.
• Conduct building surveys across various property types.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and junior team members.

Skills

Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS)

Consultancy experience

Broad technical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership qualities

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor - Cheltenham

Permanent | Full-Time

A leading UK-based multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their established team in Cheltenham. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional looking to advance their career within a collaborative, client-focused environment delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the country.

About The Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in the delivery of both national and regional commissions across a broad spectrum of sectors. Projects vary in scale and complexity—from multi-million-pound developments to specialist refurbishment and compliance schemes. The role combines professional and project-based responsibilities and is suited to someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver full spectrum building surveying services, including design, specification, and contract administration
• Conduct condition and building surveys across various property types
• Produce detailed technical reports and defect analyses
• Advise on building regulations compliance, planning matters, and refurbishment strategies
• Prepare and manage tender processes, schedules of condition, dilapidations, and maintenance programmes
• Coordinate Party Wall matters including notices, schedules, and awards
• Manage insurance-related claims and oversee remedial project delivery
• Provide quality assurance and undertake peer reviews on key projects
• Supervise and mentor graduate and junior team members
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for future work

Required Skills And Experience

• Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS)
• Consultancy experience
• Broad technical expertise covering all core building surveying disciplines
• Excellent communication skills with proven client-facing ability
• Strong leadership qualities and experience overseeing team deliverables
• Sound understanding of current building regulations, health and safety, and statutory compliance

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• Clear progression opportunities within a thriving and supportive consultancy
• Access to varied and prestigious project work
• Ongoing CPD, technical training, and professional development

Apply Now

This role would suit an ambitious and technically proficient surveyor who is ready to step up or consolidate their leadership experience. If you're looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team - we'd love to hear from you. For more information on how we store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Group's home page to read our GDPR Data Protection Statement.