At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a specialist building surveying team while overseeing complex projects.
- Company: Join Plowman Craven, a leading measurement survey company in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, performance bonuses, and a supportive wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Be part of an employee-owned company with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape innovative inspection services and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in Building Surveying or related field; chartered status preferred.
As one of the largest measurement survey companies in the UK, Plowman Craven provides a range of services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets. Our innovation, dynamic approach and commitment to delivering a flawless service is achieved by investing in and empowering our employees to push boundaries and reach new heights. Regardless of the size or complexity of a project, our clients trust us to provide a service that goes beyond their expectations.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Building Survey Lead to shape and grow our specialist building surveying and structural investigation capability within our Inspection Division. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with commercial development, helping define innovative inspection services while leading complex building pathology and condition assessment projects across a wide range of sectors.
This role would suit an experienced Building Surveyor or Building Surveying professional looking to take the lead in shaping a growing specialist service while combining technical expertise with strategic influence.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the development of our Building Survey team and technical standards.
- Deliver and oversee complex condition surveys, structural investigations and defect diagnosis.
- Develop innovative inspection methodologies using digital technologies including drones, LiDAR and thermography.
- Support business development, bids and the creation of new inspection service offerings.
- Act as the senior technical authority for building pathology and structural issues.
- Mentor surveyors and help build a high-performing specialist team.
- Review and sign off technical reports and project deliverables.
- Collaborate with Operations, Commercial and Delivery teams to support continued business growth.
What We're Looking For
- Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, Building Pathology or similar.
- Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, CIOB, IStructE, CABE or equivalent).
- Extensive experience in condition surveys, building pathology and structural investigations.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, structural systems and building regulations.
- Experience leading technical teams or providing senior technical guidance.
- Commercial awareness with experience supporting bids and client proposals.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Experience with digital inspection technologies is highly desirable.
Why Join Plowman Craven?
- 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Performance related bonus
- Professional membership fees and development support
- Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme
- Life assurance
- Wellbeing and mental health programme
- Social activities organised throughout the year
- Employee-owned company held in an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) for the benefit of employees
For any questions, please contact recruitment@plowmancraven.com.
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