WSP in the UK & Ireland
Building Surveyor (Advisory)

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Your new role, what is involved?
Our Advisory Business Unit is recruiting for a new Building Surveyor, either working towards the MRICS qualification or newly qualified MRICS to join the Surveying Advisory team. The role can be based out of either of the following WSP offices: London or Manchester.
We want to see you succeed! If you are working towards your MRICS, WSP offers internal mentorship, training, and dedicated guidance to help you become accredited!
Your Role Will Require You To
- Embrace the responsibility of service delivery as a new Building Surveyor on our growing team.
- Contribute to the continued success and growth of the team
- Deliver a client facing advisory service to a high standard
The primary role is conducting various types of building surveys, including undertaking project work for our wide range of clients, including preparation of planning, and building regulations applications, preparation of tender documents and contract administration, using the NEC3 and other suites of contracts
Your Team
The Surveying Advisory team comprises experienced Surveyors and Engineers across the country, collaborating with clients across a wider range of sectors and markets, delivering expert technical advice on built assets from acquisition, through construction and operating phases to disposal.
The team regularly undertakes Condition / Defect Surveys and analysis, Asset capture exercises, IC / Construction monitoring roles, Fire Risk Assessments, Compliance and operational audits, Contract Admin, NEC Supervisor, CDM and Clerk of Works roles, across all sectors.
This depth of service has allowed us to establish long term trusted relationships with a significant number of key clients in both the public and private sectors in the UK, Europe and beyond.
By joining the team, you will become part of what is already a market leading, multi-award-winning consultancy service with a leading global presence.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Are a newly Chartered Building Surveyor or are working towards your MRICS qualification, with demonstrable experience post-graduation.
- Experience undertaking building surveys, condition inspections and preparing technical reports.
- Understanding of building construction, building defects and maintenance requirements.
- Ability to collect, analyse and present technical information clearly and accurately.
- Good written communication skills with the ability to prepare concise and professional reports.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Experience within the education, healthcare, local authority, defence, or commercial property sectors.
- Exposure to technical due diligence, asset condition surveys, or project monitoring services.
- An interest in developing a career in technical advisory services, supporting investors, funders, government bodies, and asset owners in managing technical and commercial risk throughout the lifecycle of built assets.
- Can motivate yourself to achieve the vision, values, and objectives of WSP and those of our clients.
- Can self-perform to maximise your contribution and achieve appropriate high-quality and timely delivery of our services.
- Can demonstrate commitment to the achievement of team/business unit objectives and plans.
- Can understand the financial and legal impact of your work.
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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.


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Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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