Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor – New Eltham
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week, flexible working available)

Our client, a well-established organisation within the property and social housing sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their team based in New Eltham. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in construction and social housing to take on a diverse and rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage building surveying projects across residential and social housing stock

Conduct detailed inspections, condition surveys, and defect analysis

Prepare specifications, schedules of works, and oversee contractors

Ensure compliance with building regulations, legislation, and health & safety standards

Provide expert technical guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders

Support asset management, planned maintenance, and improvement programmes

Role Duties:Assist Programme Manager/Project Team Leader with client liaison, including briefs, fee proposals, presentations, project programming, and service-related matters

Act as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent across a variety of building types, utilising standard construction forms

Visit sites and issue detailed inspection reports

Prepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility reports

Carry out measured surveys and interpret full survey drawings

Prepare outline design proposals with budget estimates

Develop full scheme designs for approval

Produce complete working drawings for construction

Submit statutory applications (Planning, Listed Building Consent, Building Control)

Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and provide information for bills of quantities

Produce Employer’s Requirements for Design & Build projects

Lead tender processes, conduct analysis, and produce tender reports

Prepare contract documentation

Produce maintenance manuals

Undertake professional duties including Party Wall matters, Rights to Light, schedules of condition, and condition assessments

Delegate tasks where appropriate while retaining responsibility for final delivery

The Ideal Candidate:MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Building Surveying Degree or equivalent

Strong expertise in building surveying

Proven ability to manage programmes to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget

Experience in education, emergency services, healthcare, and/or commercial sectors is beneficial

Excellent client interaction and relationship-building skills

Leadership experience within interdisciplinary project teams is advantageous

Requirements:Extensive experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally at senior level

Strong background in construction and social housing is essential

Solid understanding of building pathology, refurbishment, and maintenance

Strong communication, reporting, and organisational abilities

Professional qualifications (MRICS preferred)

What’s on Offer:Competitive salary of £60,000

Flexible working hours (40-hour week)

Permanent, stable position

Supportive working environment with development opportunities

If you are a proactive, detail-driven Senior Building Surveyor looking for your next long-term opportunity, please apply online or contact Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions directly.