At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to deliver diverse building surveying projects and make a real impact.
- Company: Align Property Services, a leading building design consultancy in North Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Supportive environment with professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team creating sustainable spaces that matter.
- Qualifications: Degree in Building Surveying, ideally MRICS, with strong technical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 per year (dependant on experience)
Location: Otley, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.
We're looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our team and make a real impact across a diverse project portfolio. At Align Property Services, we don't just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. Recently recognised as Regional Energy Consultancy of the Year and Regional New Build Project of the Year at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Awards for our work with Darlington Borough Council, we're proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we're one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward-thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:
- Building Surveying & Project Management
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying & CDM
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there's never been a better time to join us.
You will join a team of Building Surveyors to collaborate on diverse projects including refurbishments, extensions, planned maintenance and new build projects, with a varied range of clients across North Yorkshire and beyond.
Delivering a broad range of Building Surveying services including:
- Surveys, design, project delivery and contract administration
- Inspecting buildings, identifying defects, and developing appropriate technical solutions
- Producing clear, professional reports, specifications, schedules of work, and technical drawings
- Managing projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients and contractors
- Coordinating with internal multi-disciplinary teams to provide integrated project solutions
- Attending site visits, surveys, and meetings, ensuring projects are delivered safely and compliantly
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
What We Are Looking For
- A degree in Building Surveying accredited by the RICS
- Ideally working toward, or already holding, Chartered status (MRICS)
- Post-graduate experience working as a Building Surveyor
- Strong technical knowledge across building pathology, construction technology, and contract administration
- Confidence managing projects and delivering services with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you'll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we're known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A Competitive salary up to £55,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience
- Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
- Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development through varying project work
- A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
- Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 31st of August 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
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At Align Property Services, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the heart of Otley, West Yorkshire. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to sustainability, our team enjoys competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and hybrid working options that promote a healthy work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact on diverse projects while being part of a respected consultancy that values your contributions and fosters growth.
