Senior Building Surveyor

SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
SRVO £Competitive, aligned to experience Remote Midlands / East Midlands / East Anglia
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join SRVO as part of a growing and highly capable surveying team, delivering core building surveying, project and compliance services across the UK.
This role is suited to an MRICS-qualified Surveyor (or equivalent level of experience) who enjoys variety, takes pride in technical quality, and is confident managing client instructions across both residential and commercial assets.
This is a senior role for a Surveyor who wants autonomy, technically credible work and project exposure, without being stuck in a volume-driven consultancy model.
Youll work across a varied portfolio including residential, commercial, industrial and education environments, giving you genuine breadth and technical challenge rather than repetitive site types.
Youll work under the direction of the Building Surveying Directors, with the freedom to run your own workload, lead projects, and contribute to the development of junior Surveyors and APC candidates.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This is a senior-level role requiring sound judgement, strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple instructions without compromising quality.
Youll be expected to work independently in a remote environment, travelling to sites as required, while also collaborating closely with Directors and colleagues across the business.
The work is varied and technically broad, covering defects, planned maintenance, project delivery, compliance and advisory services. You will also be expected to support business development activity and contribute to improving services as SRVO continues to grow.
Youll be trusted to deliver quality work properly, with the backing of Directors who care about standards and long-term client relationships.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Youll be successful in this role if:
You deliver consistently high-quality technical work across a range of surveying instructions
Clients trust your advice and see you as a reliable point of contact
Projects are well managed, commercially sound and professionally delivered
You take ownership of your workload, pipeline and deadlines
You contribute positively to team development, mentoring and training
HOW YOULL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, youll be:
Providing advice on building defects across a wide range of property types and ages
Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports, lifecycle costs and maintenance budgets
Acting as Project Manager / Contract Administrator on projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+
Reviewing pre-construction information and overseeing RAMS review processes
Supporting Building Safety Act 2022 related work, including building height surveys and structural appraisals
Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and pre-acquisition surveys
Preparing schedules of dilapidations, negotiating claims and advising landlords and tenants
Monitoring development and project works on behalf of landlords, funders and other parties
Acting as Principal Designer where appropriate, including PCI packs, CPP review and H&S file preparation
Supporting mentoring, APC development, CPD and wider company initiatives
Youll work remotely, with travel to sites across the UK as required, with a primary focus across the Midlands and Eastern regions.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
Is MRICS qualified with a minimum of 2+ years PQE (or has equivalent senior surveying experience)
Holds a RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree (minimum 2:2 or equivalent)
Has strong knowledge of construction technology, building pathology and relevant legislation, including fire-related legislation
Is confident managing client instructions, delivering reports, and leading projects through to completion
Is comfortable working autonomously, managing their own pipeline and meeting deadlines
Can build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders
Has experience managing others, mentoring, or is ready to step into a management role
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Senior building surveying experience across residential and/or commercial assets
Proven contract administration and project delivery experience
Strong report writing capability and professional communication skills
Experience advising on compliance, risk and building safety-related matters
Confidence leading project teams and working with external consultants
A proactive, self-starting approach and strong time management
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Car allowance
Discretionary bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Remote and flexible working
Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
Fully funded training and professional development
Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
Employee referral scheme
Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT SRVO
SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying, project and consultancy services across the UK.
We work across both commercial and residential sectors and have built a strong reputation through long-standing client relationships, technically robust delivery and a practical approach to problem solving.
Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions.
As part of the Odevo Group, SRVO combines the agility and expertise of a specialist consultancy with the stability, scale and long-term investment of a wider group. We set our people up to succeed through the right tools, technology and support, alongside clear development pathways and an environment where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.
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All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this role. xwzovoh Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check and CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).