Hollis
Associate Building Surveyor - Professional bias
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Associate Building Surveyor
At Hollis, we're proud of the reputation we've built for delivering trusted advice across the property lifecycle. As demand for our professional surveying services continues to grow, we're looking for an Associate Building Surveyor to join our established Milton Keynes team, helping to strengthen our dilapidations and technical due diligence offering across the Midlands.
This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of high-quality instructions across commercial property, advising investors, occupiers, landlords, and developers on some of the region's most interesting assets. You'll join a collaborative team of experienced surveyors and specialists, combining technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach.
With a strong pipeline of work and support from colleagues across our UK and European offices, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your professional expertise while playing an important role in the continued success of our Midlands Building Surveying team.
The Role
As an Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering professional building surveying services, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the continued development of our Midlands offering.
Working closely with colleagues across Building Surveying and the wider Hollis business, you'll provide expert advice across a range of commercial property instructions, with a particular focus on dilapidations and technical due diligence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering dilapidations instructions on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
- Undertaking technical due diligence surveys and reporting for acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio transactions.
- Advising clients on lease obligations, reinstatement liabilities, and wider landlord and tenant matters.
- Producing high-quality reports and professional advice across a variety of commercial asset types.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Supporting the development of new and existing client opportunities alongside senior colleagues.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver joined-up advice to clients.
- Mentoring and supporting graduates and junior surveyors in their professional development.
- Contributing to the growth and success of the wider Building Surveying team across the Midlands.
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About You
We're keen to hear from Chartered Building Surveyors who enjoy professional surveying work, take pride in delivering excellent client service, and are looking to play an active role within a collaborative and successful team.
You'll ideally have:
- MRICS qualification.
- Strong experience in dilapidations and technical due diligence.
- Experience advising landlords, tenants, investors, and occupiers across commercial real estate sectors.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
- The ability to support and mentor junior team members.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative and approachable working style.
- A genuine interest in contributing to the success and development of the wider team.
The Company
All together different - We're independent, multi-disciplinary real estate technical experts, project managers, and sustainability consultants. At Hollis, we know buildings inside and out. For more than 30 years, we've been powered by independence and driven by deep technical knowledge - a unique combination that sets us apart.
Advising across core real estate markets in the UK and Europe, we understand how buildings work, how they perform, and how to unlock their full potential with unbiased, value-driven commercial solutions.
Why join us?
At Hollis, we create an environment where people can grow into their potential.
- You’ll be supported to take on new challenges at the right pace, building your confidence, capability, and technical expertise over time.
- Whether you’re already experienced or still developing, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow.
- We’ll encourage you to develop a strong commercial understanding alongside your technical skills, helping you see the bigger picture and build a well-rounded career.
- You’ll work closely with clients and colleagues, gaining exposure and developing the confidence to make a meaningful contribution.
- You’ll also be in a business where your ideas are welcomed, where your manager takes a genuine interest in your development, and where progression is based on your growth, not just time in role.
- Above all, it’s a people-first, one-team culture. We're supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on helping everyone do their best work while enjoying what they do.
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What we offer
We recognize the contribution our people make and offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Life assurance and private medical insurance
- Season ticket loan
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday off
- Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts, and more
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Longevity awards
- Employee-owned, profit-related bonus
We operate a flexible, hybrid working model, giving you the option to balance time between home and the office. We also support flexible working where possible, recognizing that people work best in different ways and at different times.
Alongside the day-to-day, we’re a sociable and connected team. From informal catch-ups to team events, charity initiatives, and office activities, there are plenty of opportunities to build relationships and feel part of the wider business.
We’re inclusive
We’re committed to creating a genuinely inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to succeed.
- We value different perspectives and experiences, and we work to ensure that our processes, culture, and opportunities are open to all.
- At Hollis, inclusion is part of how we work, helping individuals develop, contribute, and feel confident being themselves.
Don’t meet every requirement?
If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel your experience perfectly matches, we’d still encourage you to apply. We know that potential isn’t always reflected in a CV, and we’re open to people who are keen to learn and develop.
Need support with your application?
If you require this information in an alternative format or would prefer to apply offline, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@hollisglobal.com or call 020 7622 9555.
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