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Job Title


Senior Building Surveyor


Company : CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd


Location : Eltham, England


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Building SurveyorNew ElthamSalary: £60,000 per annumPermanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week, flexible working available) Our client, a well-established organisation within the property and social housing sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their team based in New Eltham. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in construction and social housing to take on a diverse and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage building surveying projects across residential and social housing stockConduct detailed inspections, condition surveys, and defect analysisPrepare specifications, schedules of works, and oversee contractorsEnsure compliance with building regulations, legislation, and health & safety standardsProvide expert technical guidance to internal teams and external stakeholdersSupport asset management, planned maintenance, and improvement programmesRole Duties:Assist Programme Manager/Project Team Leader with client liaison, including briefs, fee proposals, presentations, project programming, and service-related mattersAct as Contract Administrator or Employers Agent across a variety of building types, utilising standard construction formsVisit sites and issue detailed inspection reportsPrepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility reportsCarry out measured surveys and interpret full survey drawingsPrepare outline design proposals with budget estimatesDevelop full scheme designs for approvalProduce complete working drawings for constructionSubmit statutory applications (Planning, Listed Building Consent, Building Control)Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and provide information for bills of quantitiesProduce Employers Requirements for Design & Build projectsLead tender processes, conduct analysis, and produce tender reportsPrepare contract documentationProduce maintenance manualsUndertake professional duties including Party Wall matters, Rights to Light, schedules of condition, and condition assessmentsDelegate tasks where appropriate while retaining responsibility for final deliveryThe Ideal Candidate:MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)Building Surveying Degree or equivalentStrong expertise in building surveyingProven ability to manage programmes to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budgetExperience in education, emergency services, healthcare, and/or commercial sectors is beneficialExcellent client interaction and relationship-building skillsLeadership experience within interdisciplinary project teams is advantageousRequirements:Extensive experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally at senior levelStrong background in construction and social housing is essentialSolid understanding of building pathology, refurbishment, and maintenanceStrong communication, reporting, and organisational abilitiesProfessional qualifications (MRICS preferred)Whats on Offer:Competitive salary of £60,000Flexible working hours (40-hour week)Permanent, stable positionSupportive working environment with development opportunitiesIf you are a proactive, detail-driven Senior Building Surveyor looking for your next long-term opportunity, please apply online or contact Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions directly.TPBN1_UKTJ