Gordon Yates Recruitment and Training
Senior Building Surveyor
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Senior Building Surveyor
Senior Building Surveyor
Location: Manchester or Birmingham (City Centre)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum + benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing multi-disciplinary property consultancy seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their expanding Building Surveying team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy delivering a broad range of commercial, residential and building safety projects across the UK. The successful candidate will be based in the city centre, working within a supportive and collaborative regional team while also engaging with colleagues across a wider national surveying department.
The organisation has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality technical advice and practical solutions across complex projects, offering an environment where surveyors can gain varied exposure while continuing to develop professionally.
The Role
The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of building surveying instructions including:
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- Defect diagnosis and condition surveys
- Technical due diligence
- Dilapidations work, supporting and progressing towards leading claims
- Licence to Alter reviews
- Reinstatement Cost Assessments (working alongside the cost consultancy team)
- Project delivery including design, specification writing, tendering and contract administration
- Supporting fire safety and building safety remediation projects
You will manage instructions from initial client brief through to completion, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring a high standard of professional delivery.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and technically capable surveyor who enjoys working across a broad mix of professional and project work.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A BSc (or equivalent) in Building Surveying or a related discipline
- MRICS or MCABE qualification, or be actively working towards chartership
- Demonstrable experience in defect diagnosis and building pathology
- Experience supporting project delivery and contract administration
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with clients
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Flexibility to travel where project requirements demand
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Experience in fire safety or building safety remediation projects would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply
This is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy known for its collaborative culture, strong professional standards and commitment to career development.
You will benefit from:
- Exposure to a wide range of complex and interesting projects
- Direct client engagement and responsibility
- A supportive and professional team environment
- Structured career development and progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are an experienced Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and supportive consultancy environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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