At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse property projects, from planning to completion, ensuring tenant-ready spaces.
- Company: Join a leading property operator with a commitment to sustainability and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible freelance role, and the chance to work on unique properties.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in property management while working with historic and creative spaces.
- Qualifications: Degree in Building Surveying or related field, plus experience in project management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Freelance Building Surveyor (Client-Side)
Location: London
Contract Length: 6 Months (possibility of extension)
Daily Rate: £550 per day (outside IR35)
Join a leading national property portfolio owner and operator, managing over 5,000 unique commercial spaces across England and Wales — including railway arches, mixed-use estates, and historic buildings. With a strong backing from a major international real estate investment firm, the organisation is committed to supporting small businesses, creative industries, and local communities through sustainable property management and development.
The business is seeking an Experienced Building Surveyor to take a central role in delivering technical and project management support across a diverse property portfolio. You will be responsible for the scoping, oversight, and delivery of renewal, re-letting, and smaller-scale capital works projects.
- Project Scoping & Planning: Identify and define the scope of works for property renewals and re-lettings to ensure assets are tenant-ready.
- Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of capital works, coordinating external consultants and cost managers, and managing budgets, timelines, and compliance.
- Site Supervision: Lead procurement processes and supervise on-site activities through to project completion and handover.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal Asset, Lettings, Facilities, and Property teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements and operational goals.
- Technical Advisory: Provide expert input on compliance issues, asset failures, tenant alterations, and building regulations.
- Condition Assessment: Conduct regular site visits and produce reports outlining building condition and improvement strategies.
Maintain accurate project records and communicate progress to senior leadership.
Demonstrable experience delivering and managing building maintenance, refurbishment, or upgrade projects.
A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Strong working knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM requirements, planning permissions, and statutory consents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and project management tools (e.g. MS Project).
Full UK driving licence – travel to sites is required.
Familiarity with commercial lettings and landlord responsibilities.
Knowledge of heritage or listed buildings.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation managing one of the UK’s most distinctive property portfolios.
Surveyor / Building surveyor / construction surveyor in City of London employer: Capstone Recruitment UK
Join a purpose-driven organisation that not only manages a diverse and distinctive property portfolio but also champions sustainable development and supports local communities. With a collaborative work culture, competitive daily rates, and opportunities for professional growth, this role as a Freelance Building Surveyor in London offers a rewarding experience where your expertise will directly contribute to the revitalisation of unique commercial spaces. Enjoy the benefits of working with a leading national property operator backed by a major international investment firm, ensuring you are part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in property management.
