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