17 Building Surveying jobs in the United Kingdom

Building Surveying Manager – East Anglia, Local Authority
£47,181 per annum 
37 hours per week

Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Surveying Manager to join a local authority in East Anglia. The successful candidate will lead a team of Chartered and technical professionals, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused building surveying service across housing assets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Building Surveyors and Technical Officers, overseeing allocation, programming, and quality assurance of all works.
• Lead on complex capital and maintenance projects, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Oversee compliance with statutory regulations including Health & Safety, CDM, and Building Regulations.
• Develop and implement service improvement initiatives and policy frameworks to drive best practice.
• Manage major procurement projects, prepare specifications, and oversee tendering processes.
• Monitor significant budgets and report to senior management on performance, risk, and programme delivery.
• Act as professional lead in resolving disputes and customer complaints, ensuring continuous improvement.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related field.
• Chartered Membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or working towards.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction legislation, H&S, and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Local authority or social housing experience desirable.

Head of Building Surveying – UK

Global Cost and Project Management Consultancy

UK (London or Regional Office with Travel)

The Package

• Highly competitive base salary, bonus and equity participation
• Opportunity to be part of a transformative growth story in a market-leading consultancy
• Leadership of a major service offer with autonomy and influence

Why Join?

This is a pivotal leadership role in a growing business with ambition. With a strong brand, a committed team, and a clear vision for growth, you’ll be stepping into a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and grow something significant. If you're commercially-minded, client-focused, and excited by the chance to make a real impact, this could be the role that defines the next phase of your career

About the Company

Our client is a high performing, private equity backed consultancy that specialises in project management, cost consultancy, and building surveying. Founded less than 40 years ago, the business has grown from a small start-up into a global operation with over 2,500 professionals delivering mission-critical projects across multiple sectors.

Within the UK and Europe, the business now employs circa 800 people and has ambitions to double in size within the next five years. The company operates across major UK cities and is particularly active in large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and public sector developments.

The business remains focused and disciplined in its service offering, eschewing a multidisciplinary model in favour of deep expertise and consistent delivery.

With strong financial backing and a leadership team focused on operational excellence, the business is on a clear path to significant growth, driven by a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to lead the Building Surveying business across the UK. With an established team, a strong client base, and a platform generating over £2m in fees, the ambition now is to scale this to £5m and beyond. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Building Surveying to lead 25 professionals from graduates to Associate Director level.

As Head of Building Surveying, you will be responsible for driving this growth, building on solid foundations while developing new client relationships, leading strategic initiatives, and enhancing delivery excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who is hungry, commercial, and entrepreneurial. You will need to be as comfortable pitching for new business as you are developing your team and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

You’ll work closely with the UK Managing Director and other business line leaders to align your growth strategy with national objectives and play a key role in the leadership of the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Leadership:

Lead and grow the UK Building Surveying team, owning the P&L and setting the

direction for growth and performance.

• Client Development:

Build and expand key client relationships, identifying and winning new opportunities

across core sectors.

• Operational Oversight:

Drive delivery excellence, commercial performance, and team efficiency across all

projects and clients.

• Strategic Alignment:

Work collaboratively with national leadership to align strategy, share best practice, and

contribute to the broader business vision.

• Team Leadership:

Inspire and develop the existing team, ensuring high levels of engagement, capability,

and performance.

• Brand Ambassador:

Act as an ambassador for the business in the market, building brand visibility and

reinforcing its reputation for quality and innovation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in leading and scaling a high-performing building surveying business or team
• Strong business development skills and ability to grow fee income from an established
• base
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hunger to build something significant
• Excellent commercial acumen and client relationship skills
• Deep knowledge of the London property and construction sector
• Natural leader who can inspire teams and build trust
• MRICS qualified

Ready to Lead?

This is a career-defining role for an ambitious professional looking to make a real impact at the highest level. If you’re ready to take ownership, drive growth, and lead one of the UK’s most talented Building Surveying teams — we want to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation please contact Ashley on .

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Head of Building Surveying – UK

Global Cost and Project Management Consultancy

UK (London or Regional Office with Travel)

The Package

• Highly competitive base salary, bonus and equity participation
• Opportunity to be part of a transformative growth story in a market-leading consultancy
• Leadership of a major service offer with autonomy and influence

Why Join?

This is a pivotal leadership role in a growing business with ambition. With a strong brand, a committed team, and a clear vision for growth, you’ll be stepping into a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and grow something significant. If you're commercially-minded, client-focused, and excited by the chance to make a real impact, this could be the role that defines the next phase of your career

About the Company

Our client is a high performing, private equity backed consultancy that specialises in project management, cost consultancy, and building surveying. Founded less than 40 years ago, the business has grown from a small start-up into a global operation with over 2,500 professionals delivering mission-critical projects across multiple sectors.

Within the UK and Europe, the business now employs circa 800 people and has ambitions to double in size within the next five years. The company operates across major UK cities and is particularly active in large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and public sector developments.

The business remains focused and disciplined in its service offering, eschewing a multidisciplinary model in favour of deep expertise and consistent delivery.

With strong financial backing and a leadership team focused on operational excellence, the business is on a clear path to significant growth, driven by a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to lead the Building Surveying business across the UK. With an established team, a strong client base, and a platform generating over £2m in fees, the ambition now is to scale this to £5m and beyond. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Building Surveying to lead 25 professionals from graduates to Associate Director level.

As Head of Building Surveying, you will be responsible for driving this growth, building on solid foundations while developing new client relationships, leading strategic initiatives, and enhancing delivery excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who is hungry, commercial, and entrepreneurial. You will need to be as comfortable pitching for new business as you are developing your team and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

You’ll work closely with the UK Managing Director and other business line leaders to align your growth strategy with national objectives and play a key role in the leadership of the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Leadership:

Lead and grow the UK Building Surveying team, owning the P&L and setting the

direction for growth and performance.

• Client Development:

Build and expand key client relationships, identifying and winning new opportunities

across core sectors.

• Operational Oversight:

Drive delivery excellence, commercial performance, and team efficiency across all

projects and clients.

• Strategic Alignment:

Work collaboratively with national leadership to align strategy, share best practice, and

contribute to the broader business vision.

• Team Leadership:

Inspire and develop the existing team, ensuring high levels of engagement, capability,

and performance.

• Brand Ambassador:

Act as an ambassador for the business in the market, building brand visibility and

reinforcing its reputation for quality and innovation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in leading and scaling a high-performing building surveying business or team
• Strong business development skills and ability to grow fee income from an established
• base
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hunger to build something significant
• Excellent commercial acumen and client relationship skills
• Deep knowledge of the London property and construction sector
• Natural leader who can inspire teams and build trust
• MRICS qualified

Ready to Lead?

This is a career-defining role for an ambitious professional looking to make a real impact at the highest level. If you’re ready to take ownership, drive growth, and lead one of the UK’s most talented Building Surveying teams — we want to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation please contact Ashley on .

|Partner| Director| Head of Building Surveying| MRICS| Leadership| Consultancy|

Associate Partner - Building Surveying

London (hybrid)

Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Permanent, full-time position

This is a standout opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor ready to step into a senior, career-defining role.

Acting as the right hand to the London Lead, you’ll take a central role in developing major client relationships, leading project delivery, and helping shape the future growth of a high-performing London team.

From day one, you’ll have direct access to senior stakeholders across a diverse client base rather than being kept at arm’s length as is common in larger consultancies. You’ll take ownership of key accounts early on, guiding the delivery of technically complex and high-profile projects while mentoring a talented group of surveyors.

The consultancy

Our client is a forward-thinking multidisciplinary practice with strong financial backing and an ambitious long-term growth strategy. Their culture is collaborative, supportive, and quality-driven. They value people who take pride in doing things properly and enjoy being part of a team that’s going places.

They work across a wide range of sectors, including heritage and listed buildings, science and education estates, high-end residential, and public sector portfolios. Clients include the Crown Estate, leading universities, ultra high net worth individuals, and several household-name private organisations. Recent work has included a £44m dilapidations claim, complex restoration projects, and the delivery of research and development facilities for major institutions.

You’ll also find a growing pipeline of projects for elite motorsport and racing clients from headquarter redevelopments to cutting-edge R&D labs, alongside ongoing commissions in the data centre and residential sectors.

The opportunity

This role offers a rare blend of leadership, technical challenge, and genuine progression.

As Associate Partner, you will:

• Act as second in command to the London Building Surveying Lead.
• Lead and deliver a variety of building surveying projects across multiple sectors.
• Build and nurture client relationships from the outset, with full ownership of key accounts.
• Support business development activity, helping grow and shape your own areas of specialism.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior surveyors, supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Play a key role in scaling the London team as the business continues its growth journey.

We are ideally looking for someone who is a generalist to start with, but with a passion for a particular technical service such as Technical Due Diligence or Dilapidations etc. This is also an opportunity to develop that specialism with full backing from senior leadership and a strong existing client base.

The person

We’re looking for a commercially astute, client-facing Building Surveyor who combines technical strength with natural leadership and a proactive mindset.

You’ll bring:

• Experience at Associate or Senior Associate level within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical skills across core building surveying disciplines.
• Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships.
• A track record of delivering high-quality projects with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• MRICS qualification (or equivalent).

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear route to Director or Salary Partner level.
• Leadership from day one with real autonomy and visibility.
• Broad variety of projects and clients to shape your expertise.
• Hybrid working and a supportive, award-winning culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level in a business that’s growing fast and investing heavily in its people.

For a confidential conversation or more information, please apply with your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones directly.

Associate Partner - Building Surveying

London (hybrid)

Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Permanent, full-time position

This is a standout opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor ready to step into a senior, career-defining role.

Acting as the right hand to the London Lead, you’ll take a central role in developing major client relationships, leading project delivery, and helping shape the future growth of a high-performing London team.

From day one, you’ll have direct access to senior stakeholders across a diverse client base rather than being kept at arm’s length as is common in larger consultancies. You’ll take ownership of key accounts early on, guiding the delivery of technically complex and high-profile projects while mentoring a talented group of surveyors.

The consultancy

Our client is a forward-thinking multidisciplinary practice with strong financial backing and an ambitious long-term growth strategy. Their culture is collaborative, supportive, and quality-driven. They value people who take pride in doing things properly and enjoy being part of a team that’s going places.

They work across a wide range of sectors, including heritage and listed buildings, science and education estates, high-end residential, and public sector portfolios. Clients include the Crown Estate, leading universities, ultra high net worth individuals, and several household-name private organisations. Recent work has included a £44m dilapidations claim, complex restoration projects, and the delivery of research and development facilities for major institutions.

You’ll also find a growing pipeline of projects for elite motorsport and racing clients from headquarter redevelopments to cutting-edge R&D labs, alongside ongoing commissions in the data centre and residential sectors.

The opportunity

This role offers a rare blend of leadership, technical challenge, and genuine progression.

As Associate Partner, you will:

• Act as second in command to the London Building Surveying Lead.
• Lead and deliver a variety of building surveying projects across multiple sectors.
• Build and nurture client relationships from the outset, with full ownership of key accounts.
• Support business development activity, helping grow and shape your own areas of specialism.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior surveyors, supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Play a key role in scaling the London team as the business continues its growth journey.

We are ideally looking for someone who is a generalist to start with, but with a passion for a particular technical service such as Technical Due Diligence or Dilapidations etc. This is also an opportunity to develop that specialism with full backing from senior leadership and a strong existing client base.

The person

We’re looking for a commercially astute, client-facing Building Surveyor who combines technical strength with natural leadership and a proactive mindset.

You’ll bring:

• Experience at Associate or Senior Associate level within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical skills across core building surveying disciplines.
• Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships.
• A track record of delivering high-quality projects with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• MRICS qualification (or equivalent).

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear route to Director or Salary Partner level.
• Leadership from day one with real autonomy and visibility.
• Broad variety of projects and clients to shape your expertise.
• Hybrid working and a supportive, award-winning culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level in a business that’s growing fast and investing heavily in its people.

For a confidential conversation or more information, please apply with your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones directly.

We are delighted to be supporting a growing, dynamic, independent surveying firm to find a new Head of Building Surveying. This role would suit an individual who would like to shape their own role and team to deliver exceptional modernised services to enhance a traditional profession.

The team would provide the full suite of professional services including Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys, Party Wall, Dilapidations, Schedules of Condition, Planned Maintenance, Defect Diagnosis, Cost Consultancy and Reinstatement Cost Assessments alongside both Contract Administration and Project Management instructions.

The team works across both residential and commercial property types.

They require a person with good knowledge and experience in providing both professional and project management services on a range of property types within Greater London and into the Home Counties.

Main Duties

• Lead and grow the building surveying presence in the London region
• Manage and deliver a range of professional and project-based services across sectors including commercial and residential
• Be instrumental in business development, winning new work and leveraging your own network
• Tracking instructions and associated fees. Identifying areas of profitability and growth
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work
• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion
• To prepare ad-hoc advice in a limited time frame
• Undertaking Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys across a range of building types
• Acting as Party Wall Surveyor for both Building and Adjoining Owners
• Undertaking inspections and producing Defect Diagnosis Reports, Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA’s) for Insurance Purposes
• Acting as CA / PM on a range of projects including External Decorations / Residential Refurbishment / Commercial Fit Out
• Assisting with the development and progression of junior members of staff towards Chartership

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Several years experience as a Senior-level Building Surveyor, (MRICS / FRICS)
• Strong track record of winning work and/or established client relationships that will follow over time
• Commercial awareness and the drive to build and lead a regional team
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written in the form of working on a variety of building survey reports
• Detailed analytical skills, basic numeracy, and good attention to detail
• An ability to carry out research, work independently and present this information clearly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
• Preferably Full UK Driving License
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Confident and assertive where required
• Sociable and outgoing

The role will be client-facing, working with anyone from private developers, development companies, housing associations, local authorities, private individuals, and banks etc. You will also be expected work with all members of the team. You will have a graduate on rotation to mentor and assess. We want to develop and cultivate your professional interests. You will be joining an ambitious firm. Once established within the building surveying team, you will be encouraged to identify an area of the business that you wish to build and grow your own team. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do that. Our purpose is to help you create the job you want.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £100,000 experience depending

• Bonus based off hitting agreed target

• Statutory pension

• Cycle2work scheme

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate Director - Building Surveying to lead and grow their team in Shrewsbury. As part of a 270-strong national consultancy with 8 offices, this role offers a clear route into senior leadership within a business that values innovation, technical excellence, and team development.

You will be delivering and overseeing a range of project-led commercial schemes , .

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Associate Director - Chartered Building Surveying

Liverpool (with flexibility for regional travel)

Reports to: Director / Managing Director

Our client is a well-established SME consultancy based in Liverpool, delivering multidisciplinary services across the North West and UK. With over 35 years of trusted expertise, they pride ourselves on offering client-focused, technically robust, and sustainable .

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