Principal Building Surveyor

£60,000 - £70,000

Permanent

South East

Conrad Consulting is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Principal Building Surveyor to join its established national team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to take on a varied portfolio of public and private sector projects, contribute to business growth and play a key role in developing the wider team.

The successful candidate will deliver a broad range of building surveying services across the southern region, alongside supporting national asset management, condition surveying and strategic projects.

The Role

As Principal Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical services across a diverse portfolio, including:

• Undertaking building condition, asset and historic building surveys, alongside building pathology investigations.
• Preparing detailed technical reports, specifications, tender documentation and AutoCAD drawings.
• Carrying out measured surveys, fire risk assessments, access audits, dilapidations and insurance valuations.
• Providing Party Wall services and administering minor works contracts.
• Managing contractor relationships and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required quality standards.
• Providing clear technical advice to clients to support maintenance planning, investment decisions and risk management.
• Supporting business development activities, identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and generate new work.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues, contributing to the continued development of the building surveying team.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying.
• MRICS status or be actively working towards chartership.
• Strong experience across a range of building surveying services, including inspections, technical reporting and contract administration.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation, RICS guidance and industry best practice.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the preparation of technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in contributing to business development and team growth.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to client sites across the southern region.
• Experience or training in RICS External Wall Systems Assessment and existing security clearance would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of public and private sector projects.
• A varied technical role with opportunities to contribute to national projects.
• Structured CPD, ongoing professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to mentor colleagues and help shape the future of an established building surveying team.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with car allowance arrangements where applicable.

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