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Building Surveyor/Senior Building Surveyor in Cambridge

Brandon James Ltd

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Building Surveyor to join their Cambridge office. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects in science, technology, and education sectors, with a clear pathway for progression. You will be involved in various building surveying services, working closely with a Partner for mentorship. The firm values a people-first approach, fostering professional development in a collaborative environment. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, this is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career in a supportive consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Up to 8% matched pension
Private medical cover
Medicash health plan
Agile/flexible working
Lifestyle perks
Birthday leave
Support for CPD
Professional development
Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • MRICS qualified or pursuing Chartership with a degree in Building Surveying.
  • Strong background in commercial consultancy and client management.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver professional and project-led instructions across a diverse commercial portfolio.
  • Involve in traditional building surveying services like dilapidations and condition surveys.

Skills

Building Surveying
Client Management
Technical Knowledge
Communication Skills
Detail Orientation

Education

Degree in Building Surveying
MRICS Qualified or working towards Chartership

Job description

A client of mine, a well-established property consultancy renowned for its expertise across the commercial real estate sector, are keen to speak with an ambitious Building Surveyor to join their Cambridge office.

Offering the successful Building Surveyor not only exposure to high-profile projects within the science and technology, education, and commercial sectors, but also a clear pathway for progression, including the opportunity to work directly with a Partner on a daily basis.

The Company’s Profile
With a stronghold in Cambridge and the surrounding areas, this consultancy has built a reputation for delivering excellence in building surveying and consultancy services. Their team combines deep technical knowledge with a people-first approach, fostering a supportive environment for both professional development and client success.

The Building Surveyor’s Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered or nearly Chartered Building Surveyor to deliver a range of professional and project-led instructions across a diverse commercial portfolio.

You’ll be involved in traditional building surveying services, including dilapidations, party wall matters, technical due diligence, contract administration, building pathology, condition and measured surveys, reinstatement cost assessments, construction monitoring, and principal design duties.

You’ll work with a collaborative team, reporting directly to a Building Surveyor Partner, offering you not only mentorship and support but also a direct route for career advancement.

The Successful Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications and Experience:

  • MRICS Qualified or working towards Chartership

  • Degree in Building Surveying or relevant field

  • Strong commercial consultancy background

  • Comfortable managing clients and delivering professional services independently

  • Solid technical knowledge and a desire to continually grow within the role

Key Attributes:

  • Proactive and motivated with a passion for building surveying

  • Diligent and detail-oriented

  • Exceptional communication and client engagement skills

  • Team player with a collaborative mindset

In Return?

  • Competitive base salary (depending on experience)

  • Up to 8% matched pension

  • Private medical cover & Medicash health plan

  • Agile/flexible working

  • Lifestyle perks & birthday leave

  • Support for CPD and professional development

  • Genuine progression opportunities within a people-focused environment

If you’re a Building Surveyor looking to accelerate your career within a forward-thinking consultancy, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.

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