Intermediate Building Surveyor in Belfast

Your New Company HAYS Property & Surveying NI is proud to be working in partnership with a progressive and well-established multidisciplinary consultancy that continues to expand its presence across Northern Ireland. Renowned for delivering high-quality building consultancy and project delivery services, the practice works across a broad range of sectors including commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, and public sector developments. With a strong reputation built on technical expertise, professionalism, and long-standing client relationships, the consultancy has developed a healthy pipeline of work and is now seeking an Intermediate Building Surveyor to join its growing Belfast office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team that places significant emphasis on career development, professional progression, and supporting surveyors through the next stage of their careers. The consultancy is heavily involved in a number of exciting private-sector and commercial projects, including:

• A new hotel development valued at approximately £13 million.
• A city-centre hotel project valued between £12 million and £20 million.
• A new-build aparthotel development valued at approximately £18 million.
• A hospitality development incorporating guest accommodation valued at approximately £3 million.
• A major regeneration and refurbishment project for a private-sector client valued at approximately £4 million.

These schemes provide excellent exposure to both new-build and refurbishment projects across a variety of sectors and procurement routes.

Your New Role As an Intermediate Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a wide range of professional building surveying and project-related services across a diverse project portfolio. Working closely with senior surveyors, project managers, clients, and contractors, you will gain exposure to projects from initial feasibility and survey stages through to contract administration, project delivery, and completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking condition surveys, defect inspections, and measured surveys.
• Preparing technical reports, schedules of condition, and specifications.
• Assisting with contract administration duties and project delivery.
• Supporting refurbishment, fit-out, and new-build developments.
• Advising clients on building defects, maintenance, and remedial solutions.
• Managing project documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Attending client, contractor, and design team meetings.
• Monitoring project progress, costs, and programme delivery.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex commissions while gradually taking ownership of your own projects.

This role offers significant exposure to both professional building surveying services and project work, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop towards chartered status.

What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related built environment discipline.
• Previous experience working within a Building Surveying role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• A sound understanding of professional building surveying services, including surveys, technical reporting, and contract administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively across multiple projects.
• A proactive and professional approach to client service.
• RICS APC registration or plans to actively work towards chartership.

The consultancy is particularly keen to hear from candidates who are motivated to progress professionally and develop their technical expertise within a supportive environment.

What You'll Get in Return In return, you will join a growing consultancy that offers excellent long-term career prospects and a supportive working culture. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured APC support and mentoring from experienced Chartered Surveyors.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile projects.
• Clear progression pathway towards Senior Building Surveyor level.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with a respected consultancy experiencing continued growth across Northern Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Building Surveyor looking to accelerate their professional development while gaining exposure to exciting and varied projects.

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a new position, please get in touch to discuss other Building Surveying opportunities available across Northern Ireland.