Senior Building Surveyor

FulkersBaileyRussell | Certified B Corp

Senior Building Surveyor leading public-sector construction consultancy projects across healthcare, blue light, education, and government. Managing surveys, contracts, tenders, defects, and multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the construction industry, including contract administration, client relationship management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior members while delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

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Project ManagementContract AdministrationClient Relationship ManagementHealth And Safety ComplianceLeadership And Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Project DesignTender DocumentationCondition SurveysMeasured SurveysBuilding Control ApprovalCDM RegulationsStatutory RequirementsTechnical AnalysisFee ManagementConstruction Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationDelegationCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryRIBA Plan Of WorksParty Wall MattersAcquisition SurveysDilapidations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Autonomously lead and manage projects and tasks from inception to completion with minimal guidance
Work collaboratively with construction professionals and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and to budget
Manage projects of varied size and complexity, including preparation of project designs and specifications
Advise clients on procurement/contracts and act as contract administrator
Prepare tender documentation, tender reports, and client recommendations
Undertake contractor administrator or employer’s agent duties
Interpret drawings and designs, advise on technical details, and analyse designs against briefs and statutory requirements
Lead and undertake condition surveys and liaise with specialists
Carry out or manage measured surveys of existing buildings or sites
Undertake site inspections
Oversee Party Wall Matters, Acquisition and Condition Surveys, and Dilapidations
Keep Associate Directors informed of progress
Receive client instructions and agree fee proposals
Maintain technical understanding of buildings, construction, management, operations, and defects
Advise and report on building defects, maintenance, and repairs
Manage Planning, Listed Building Consent, and Building Control Approval processes
Work within the RIBA Plan of Works and oversee multidisciplinary project teams
Train and develop others
Take responsibility for health and safety under company procedures
Improve social and environmental impact
Perform other reasonable duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally Chartered accreditation, or working towards; chartership support is available
Previous experience and knowledge working within the construction industry in a similar discipline
Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle
Ability to delegate tasks and support team members
Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
Developing leadership and management skills
Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
Ability to generate new work through client relationship management
Ability to work independently to generate new business
Understanding of account management processes
Ability to analyse projects and report performance to a line manager
Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction health and safety

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
Private health cover from day one
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
Agile working policy
Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle-to-work scheme
Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equal employment opportunities