Building Surveyor in Birmingham

We’re looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our thriving and collaborative Building Consultancy team, based in our Birmingham office and covering the wider Midlands region. You’ll lead on a diverse portfolio of projects across both the public and private sectors, supporting clients with expert building surveying services. This role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team spanning across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• MRICS (essential)

About The Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality building consultancy services and managing key client relationships across the Midlands. You’ll work across a variety of projects, with core responsibilities likely to include:

• Technical due diligence for commercial and residential properties
• Preparing specifications, drawings, and risk assessments for refurbishments and maintenance
• Conducting building surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidation assessments, and defect analysis
• Leading QA processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical due diligence
• Dilapidations
• Party wall matters
• Project management
• Planned maintenance programmes
• Building surveys and defect diagnosis

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Member of RICS (or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership
• Strong background in Building Surveying with experience in party wall matters, dilapidations, and defect analysis
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Interview Process

• Step 1: A confidential 15‑minute introductory call with our recruiter, Naomi Corcoran.
• Step 2: A competency‑based interview with the Heads of Building Consultancy for Wales and the South.

Why join Bruton Knowles

• Established reputation – you will join a highly regarded independent consultancy known for delivering best‑in‑class advice.
• Strong client portfolio – inherit and build upon relationships with lenders, investors, developers, and private clients.
• Professional growth – work closely with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to major projects across the UK.
• Collaborative culture – be part of a multidisciplinary office where cross‑referrals and team collaboration are actively encouraged.
• Flexible working – enjoy hybrid working and a healthy work‑life balance with a trusted, people‑first business.

What’s On Offer

• Car allowance – available through our eligibility scheme.
• Bonus – discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Financial security – competitive rates for private healthcare, income protection, and life cover.
• Pension and retirement support – contributions through the Royal London Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working – our #WorkYourWay policy enables you to balance professional commitments with personal priorities.
• Wellbeing support – comprehensive Medicare plans, virtual GP services, health and wellbeing apps, discounted gym memberships, and confidential counselling.
• Discount and savings app – receive discounts on recreational activities, dining, electrical products and much more.
• Professional and personal development – access to development programmes through our online training portal, academic courses, and paid professional body subscriptions.
• Long service rewards – vouchers to say thank you for commitment and loyalty.
• Charity events – opportunities to get involved with charity events.

At Bruton Knowles we are an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.