Permanent
£25,000 - £30,000 p/a
Colchester, Essex, England
Engineering
On-site
Building Surveyor
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are recruiting on behalf of an established, family-run design and surveying business seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join its growing team. Working across sectors including retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, transport and distribution, you will undertake projects throughout the UK and occasionally Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional looking for varied assignments and long-term development.
Applicants must live within commuting distance of Colchester and be willing to travel regularly, including overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct building surveys using terrestrial laser scanning equipment.
- Capture accurate site data across a variety of commercial and public-sector buildings.
- Process and register point clouds using software such as Leica Cyclone Register and Autodesk ReCap.
- Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD or Revit.
- Manage projects from initial brief and site visit through to data processing and handover.
- Coordinate travel and survey schedules to meet client deadlines and budgets.
- Liaise with clients, project managers and internal design teams.
- Identify and resolve on-site challenges while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Skills And Experience
- Previous experience in building surveying and terrestrial laser scanning.
- Proficiency in point cloud processing software.
- Experience producing drawings or models from point cloud data using AutoCAD or Revit.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and within a team.
- Full, clean driving licence and valid passport.
- Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and Europe and stay away during the working week.
Salary And Benefits
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to five additional days.
- Company pension scheme.
- Death-in-service benefit worth four times annual salary.
- Hybrid working, with two days per week from home.
- Free on-site parking.
- Team social fund.
- Specsavers eyecare benefits, including a free eye test and glasses allowance.
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
- 39.5 hours per week
Occasional early starts, later finishes and adjusted working hours may be required to meet project deadlines. Overnight stays up to 3 nights per week will be a feature of this role
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Building Surveyor in Colchester employer: Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Join a reputable independent food product manufacturer in Earls Colne, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and employee development. Enjoy the benefits of a stable Monday to Friday schedule, on-site parking, and the opportunity for a permanent position after your temporary role. We value our team members and provide a rewarding environment for those looking to grow in the food production industry.
Contact Details:
Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency Recruitment Team
