Senior Building Surveyor

Job Description Your new companyYou will work for a multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy that provides services such as architecture, surveying, and project management. It supports clients across sectors including education, commercial property, and public services, offering both technical expertise and strategic guidance. The firm is known for delivering practical, clientfocused solutions, carrying out building assessments, compliance work, design services, and longterm estate planning. They specialise in education as well as other commercial projects. Your new roleThe organisation is seeking an experienced and motivated Building Surveyor to join its growing property consultancy, which specialises in delivering surveying and project services to schools and education clients. The successful candidate will support academies, multiacademy trusts, and local authorities in maintaining, improving, and developing their estates.The role involves delivering highquality professional services, including condition surveys, defect analysis, project design, specification, and contract administration. The position offers varied and meaningful work that directly contributes to creating safe, functional, and inspiring learning environments.What you'll need to succeedExperience as a Building Surveyor, ideally within the education sector or similar publicsector environments.Strong technical knowledge across building pathology, construction, and refurbishment.Confidence in producing specifications, managing contractors, and administering JCT contracts.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to nontechnical clients.MRICS status is desirable but not essential; candidates working toward chartership are encouraged to apply.Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to school sites.What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive basic salary, car allowance or electric car scheme. Extensive holiday allowance and bonus scheme. As well as the progression and development within a growing business. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Created: 2026-04-18