854 Building Surveyor jobs in the United Kingdom

Currie & Brown is one of the leading International physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.

Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown is looking for a chartered building surveyor / senior building surveyor to join our Liverpool office. The successful candidate will be part of a team of building surveyors covering all aspects of professional and project-related building surveying across the private and public sector.

The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

Working in this role will involve assisting in the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time to a wide range of clients. The role will cover the full spectrum of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations.

Our building surveying team has a broad-based background, is a highly motivated group with varying levels and types of experience and is the ideal place for you to commence and progress your career in the profession with many opportunities to learn from the team and our commissions.

As a building surveyor your core duties will involve:

• Delivering projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects and liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
• Assist with the managing of client/project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time
• Visit sites to undertake surveys, visit construction sites, meet with sub-contractors, contractors, clients and other staff as required to deliver projects.
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong and long-lasting working relationships

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:

• BSc in building surveying or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) beneficial
• Good technical writing and communication skills (both internal and external)
• Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD and NBS beneficial
• Experience in the higher education, local government and healthcare sectors beneficial
• Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public sector clients beneficial
• Well-developed skills in the areas of surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs and maintenance beneficial
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible when speaking to colleagues and clients alike
• Good IT skills (AutoCAD, NBS, MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel and other bespoke software)

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.

We don’t offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis.

We are an international industry leader – Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world’s most prestigious projects and for some of the world’s top clients.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are a truly independent business where our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions that drive real impact. As part of Sidara, we collaborate directly with some of the world’s brightest partner brands in our industry, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives.

Currie & Brown is one of the leading International physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.

Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown is looking for a chartered building surveyor / senior building surveyor to join our Birmingham office. The successful candidate will be part of a team of building surveyors covering all aspects of professional and project-related building surveying across the private and public sector.

The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

Working in this role will involve assisting in the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time to a wide range of clients. The role will cover the full spectrum of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations.

Our building surveying team has a broad-based background, is a highly motivated group with varying levels and types of experience and is the ideal place for you to commence and progress your career in the profession with many opportunities to learn from the team and our commissions.

As a building surveyor your core duties will involve:

• Delivering projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects and liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
• Assist with the managing of client/project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time
• Visit sites to undertake surveys, visit construction sites, meet with sub-contractors, contractors, clients and other staff as required to deliver projects.
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong and long-lasting working relationships

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:

• BSc in building surveying or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) beneficial
• Good technical writing and communication skills (both internal and external)
• Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD and NBS beneficial
• Experience in the higher education, local government and healthcare sectors beneficial
• Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public sector clients beneficial
• Well-developed skills in the areas of surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs and maintenance beneficial
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible when speaking to colleagues and clients alike
• Good IT skills (AutoCAD, NBS, MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel and other bespoke software)

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.

We don’t offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis.

We are an international industry leader – Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world’s most prestigious projects and for some of the world’s top clients.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are a truly independent business where our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions that drive real impact. As part of Sidara, we collaborate directly with some of the world’s brightest partner brands in our industry, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives.

Join Cheltenham Borough Council as a Building Surveyor and make a real contribution to making Cheltenham a great place to live.

Location: Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA

Salary: £35,412 to £48,053 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 15th September 2025

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council dedicated to making Cheltenham a great place to live and work. By supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town’s unique character, we create opportunities for growth and innovation.

As an employer, we are committed to fairness, respect, and creating a stimulating environment where our people can thrive. With benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, a strong pension scheme, and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, we empower our team to reach their full potential.

Together, we’re building a vibrant future for Cheltenham and its people.

Building Surveyor - The Role:

CBC own and manage some of the most significant buildings and structures in Cheltenham; with over 4,500 council homes, commercial, leisure, and municipal buildings, including listed buildings with histories spanning hundreds of years, swimming pools, war memorials and even a football stadium!

Our Property Team cover everything from day-to-day maintenance to the delivery of multi-million pound redevelopment projects. Right now, we’re investing record sums into improving our special places, delivering ahead-of-the-game sustainability initiatives, property refurbishments, meeting new legislative requirements, and a number of exciting new-build projects.

Our vacancy for a Building Surveyor means you will be providing support across a wide variety of buildings within the Councils Property Stock, including planning, procurement and delivery of high quality reactive and planned maintenance projects.  You will contribute to effective and efficient asset management strategies through undertaking property surveys and assisting in development and delivery of programmes of work. 

Building Surveyor – Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure building work is completed in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the council

- To undertake building work in line with health and safety legislation, including monitoring that contractors are also compliant with these regulations when working in our buildings

- Manage multiple reactive and planned maintenance projects to ensure issues are prioritised and the annual maintenance plan is completed

- To ensure contractors are procured in line with our Local Government procurement regulations

- To provide scrutiny and challenge to contractor costs, standard of work and timeliness of resolution of issues

- To build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, leaseholders, service managers and other key stakeholders who use our buildings

- To identify when more specialist contractors are required to deal with building issues

To be proactive in proposing changes to our processes to deliver value for money from our buildings and our building service

Building Surveyor - You:

- 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths

- Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property related subject

- Qualified or working towards an appropriate technical or professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent)

- Evidence of continued training and professional development in a related field

- Experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders

- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

- Excellent communication skills and able to manage multiple projects at multiple locations to address both reactive repairs work and delivery of the planned maintenance programme

- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines

Closing date: 15th September 2025

To submit your application for this exciting Building Surveyor opportunity, please click on ‘Apply’ now!

We are currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join a well-established Chartered Building Consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the UK. The role is offered on a remote basis, with regular travel to sites and clients across Central England, making it ideally suited to someone based in the Midlands.

Our client delivers services across both the professional and project sides of building surveying, covering commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes. Typical work includes condition surveys, defect analysis, contract administration, refurbishment and remediation projects, dilapidations, party wall matters, and general consultancy advice.

The successful individual will ideally be MRICS qualified, though applications are also welcomed from experienced Surveyors working towards chartership. You should be confident in both professional and project work, have excellent client-facing skills, and be comfortable travelling to sites across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Building Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking and growing consultancy, with excellent scope for professional development.

Building Surveyor Position Remuneration

• Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 DOE
• Remote working with full flexibility
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Mileage and expenses covered
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Building Surveyor Position Overview

• Remote role with travel to sites and clients across Central England (Midlands based candidate preferred)
• Delivering a mix of professional and project work across commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors
• Involvement in surveys, reports, project delivery and client advisory services
• Working closely with a well-established Chartered Building Consultancy
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing team and varied project pipeline

Building Surveyor Position Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying (RICS Accredited)
• Ideally MRICS qualified (not essential if experienced and working towards chartership)
• Minimum 2+ years' relevant experience within consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong experience across both project and professional services (e.g. surveys, contract admin, dilapidations, defect analysis)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing ability

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

We are currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join a well-established Chartered Building Consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the UK. The role is offered on a remote basis, with regular travel to sites and clients across Central England, making it ideally suited to someone based in the Midlands.

Our client delivers services across both the professional and project sides of building surveying, covering commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes. Typical work includes condition surveys, defect analysis, contract administration, refurbishment and remediation projects, dilapidations, party wall matters, and general consultancy advice.

The successful individual will ideally be MRICS qualified, though applications are also welcomed from experienced Surveyors working towards chartership. You should be confident in both professional and project work, have excellent client-facing skills, and be comfortable travelling to sites across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Building Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking and growing consultancy, with excellent scope for professional development.

Building Surveyor Position Remuneration

• Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 DOE
• Remote working with full flexibility
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Mileage and expenses covered
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Building Surveyor Position Overview

• Remote role with travel to sites and clients across Central England (Midlands based candidate preferred)
• Delivering a mix of professional and project work across commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors
• Involvement in surveys, reports, project delivery and client advisory services
• Working closely with a well-established Chartered Building Consultancy
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing team and varied project pipeline

Building Surveyor Position Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying (RICS Accredited)
• Ideally MRICS qualified (not essential if experienced and working towards chartership)
• Minimum 2+ years' relevant experience within consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong experience across both project and professional services (e.g. surveys, contract admin, dilapidations, defect analysis)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing ability

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

We are currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join a well-established Chartered Building Consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the UK. The role is offered on a remote basis, with regular travel to sites and clients across Central England, making it ideally suited to someone based in the Midlands.

Our client delivers services across both the professional and project sides of building surveying, covering commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes. Typical work includes condition surveys, defect analysis, contract administration, refurbishment and remediation projects, dilapidations, party wall matters, and general consultancy advice.

The successful individual will ideally be MRICS qualified, though applications are also welcomed from experienced Surveyors working towards chartership. You should be confident in both professional and project work, have excellent client-facing skills, and be comfortable travelling to sites across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Building Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking and growing consultancy, with excellent scope for professional development.

Building Surveyor Position Remuneration

• Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 DOE
• Remote working with full flexibility
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Mileage and expenses covered
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Building Surveyor Position Overview

• Remote role with travel to sites and clients across Central England (Midlands based candidate preferred)
• Delivering a mix of professional and project work across commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors
• Involvement in surveys, reports, project delivery and client advisory services
• Working closely with a well-established Chartered Building Consultancy
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing team and varied project pipeline

Building Surveyor Position Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying (RICS Accredited)
• Ideally MRICS qualified (not essential if experienced and working towards chartership)
• Minimum 2+ years' relevant experience within consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong experience across both project and professional services (e.g. surveys, contract admin, dilapidations, defect analysis)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing ability

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

My client is seeking an experienced project-based Building Surveyor / Project Manager in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in the public sector, specifically within higher education. They will be adept at managing projects through all RIBA Stages (0-7), handling both project management and contract administration duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, adhering to RIBA Stages 0-7.
• Conduct detailed building surveys, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Perform contract administration duties, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor / Project Manager, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong background in higher education sector projects is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of RIBA Stages 0-7.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is advantageous.

Why Join Our Client:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

The salary for this position is very much negotiable depending on experience between 40,000 - 55,000 per annum.

Click apply today and our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Charlie Voss, will contact you to discuss the details of this opportunity in more depth.

Building Surveyor

Location: North West Leicestershire District Council Rate: £30.39 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 3-month assignment Hours: Full-time

North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Building Surveyor to join their Responsive Repairs, Voids and Minor Works Team. This is a key technical role supporting the council's domestic rented housing portfolio, with a strong focus on quality assurance, compliance, and strategic asset management.

Key Responsibilities
As Building Surveyor, you will act as a senior professional advisor, delivering high-quality surveying services across a broad range of responsibilities:
·Lead defect diagnostics and resolution, including damp and mould cases
·Conduct measured surveys and prepare specifications, orders, and contract documentation
·Manage stock condition surveys, asset registers, and life cycle cost plans
·Support budget preparation, feasibility reporting, and financial monitoring
·Undertake inspections to identify statutory non-compliance and building fabric failures
·Support disrepair cases and attend court as a witness when required
·Oversee external contractors and ensure compliance with council policies and procedures
·Ensure adherence to Building Regulations, Planning, and CDM legislation
·Contribute to the Council's Zero Carbon roadmap and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
·Design and manage scopes of work, monitor progress, and evaluate completed projects
·Liaise with tenants to accommodate special requirements during works
·Provide technical advice for residential permission requests
·Lead or support project teams for new council buildings, acquisitions, and disposals

What We're Looking For
·Strong technical expertise in building surveying and housing asset management
·Proven ability to manage complex projects and resolve disputes effectively
·Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance standards
·Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
·Experience working within local authority or public sector environments is desirable

Additional Information
·Based within a supportive and professional team environment
·Opportunity to contribute to meaningful housing improvements across the district
·Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking council and help deliver high-quality housing services, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your CV and availability.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Building Surveyor to join independent property surveying company specialising in residential inspections, delivering thorough, easy-to-understand reports that enable homebuyers to make well-informed decisions.

As a Building Surveyor , you will be responsible for undertaking property surveys with a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, and client care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Carrying out Level 1, 2, and 3 surveys to a consistently high standard
• Producing clear and precise reports for clients
• Managing your workload efficiently, ensuring quality is never compromised
• Contributing to process improvements and best practice within the team
• Travelling within the local region to complete inspections

What We Are Looking For

• Previously worked as a Building Surveyor, Chartered Surveyor or in a similar role.
• Ideally have 1 year of experience in building surveying.
• have experience conducting pre-purchase Home or Building Surveys and understand the standards of high-quality reporting
• Professional membership with RICS or RPSA, or the willingness to work towards it with support
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Eligibility to complete a DBS check prior to commencement

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Mileage expenses covered
• Flexibility to work from home when not on site
• Employee benefits package, including health and wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a supportive, forward-thinking organisation and progress your surveying career.

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