Building Surveyor - London (West End)

A respected London-based property consultancy is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS) with minimum 2 years PQE to join their busy Building Surveying team to come in at either Senior or Associate level.

Role overview

You will work on a well-balanced portfolio, with around 20% of your time spent on pre-acquisition surveys of high-end residential properties valued between £2 million and £100 million. The majority of your workload will involve commercial work with a significant amount of occupier-side corporate projects, including fit-outs, dilapidations, and office relocations for blue-chip clients.

Key responsibilities

Conduct building surveys, pre-acquisition surveys, and due diligence reporting.

Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations.

Produce Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.

Deliver feasibility studies, defect diagnosis, and planned maintenance strategies.

Oversee development monitoring for landlords, tenants, and funders.

Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent on refurbishment, fit-out, and new build projects.

Manage occupier-side fit-outs and relocations (typically 5,000-20,000 sq ft).

Coordinate with Project Management and Quantity Surveying teams.

Provide technical and strategic advice to corporate occupier and high-end residential clients.

Candidate profile

MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor with 2-15 years' PQE.

Strong commercial surveying experience; some residential experience advantageous.

Experience of dilapidations, pre-acquisition, and fit-out projects preferred.

Excellent technical, reporting, and client management skills.

Ability to manage projects independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

Team & culture

Join a London office with 120 staff and a 20-strong Project & Building Consultancy team.

Work in a professional, collaborative environment servicing commercial, residential, and rural clients.

Hybrid working model: typically three days in the office, two from home (site visits count as office days).

Why apply?

Competitive salary: £60,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.

Engage with high-profile corporate and residential clients.

Be part of a company with a strategic growth plan, a flat structure, and a heritage of quality

Benefit from strong leadership, ongoing investment in people and technology, and a partner-led culture.

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