Senior/Associate Building Surveyor, Orpington

Senior / Associate Building Surveyor

Orpington / Hybrid 35 hours per week

Turner Property Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior / Associate Building Surveyor to join a multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to take the next step in their career, managing complex projects, supporting a growing team, and contributing to high-profile developments.

The role

In this key position, you will support the delivery of services within the Building Surveying team while leading a range of projects from inception to completion. You will play an active role in team management, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring exceptional standards in project delivery and client care.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, commercial awareness, and a passion for shaping the built environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and benefit from a clear path for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of building surveying projects, including complex schemes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the required standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing expert advice and identifying new business opportunities
• Provide guidance on building surveys, condition reports, party wall matters, defects and remedial works
• Advise clients on pre-contract matters, procurement, project setup and processes
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications, schedules, drawings and other contract documentation
• Conduct site reviews to identify and manage potential risks, including health and safety, legal and environmental considerations
• Mentor and support junior members of the team

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in a related subject
• MRICS
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong understanding of building construction and property law, including Party Wall Act 1996
• Knowledge of construction risks, costs and economics
• Experience of pre-contract matters and full project lifecycle
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract, including JCT suite

Skills

• Detailed working knowledge of common building contracts
• Excellent numerical, verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Mentoring skills to support junior staff development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

What's on offer

This consultancy places people at the heart of their business and invests in development at every stage of a career. Benefits include hybrid working, flexible annual leave, enhanced leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, referral bonuses, enhanced family leave, and an employee assistance programme.

Structured apprenticeships and career development pathways are available to support progression, and you will be joining a collaborative, high-performing team where your contribution makes a real impact.

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Sarah Turner