Job Description
SENIOR CHARTERED SURVEYOR
SRVO • £Competitive, aligned to experience • Hybrid – London / South East
ROLE OVERVIEW
This role is for an MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to operate with senior authority within a growing consultancy.
You will lead complex residential and commercial instructions, acting as a trusted adviser while managing technically demanding projects from inception to completion. You will combine professional judgement, commercial awareness and delivery ownership across multiple live projects.
You will operate across building pathology, major works, compliance led reporting and strategic advisory work, contributing directly to client relationships and regional growth, with progression toward Associate level.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will manage your workload independently, leading projects and deploying junior colleagues where appropriate.
You will own client relationships, providing clear advice and commercially balanced recommendations.
You will support and develop junior surveyors and APC candidates, strengthening technical standards and team capability.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You'll be successful in this role if:
- You lead multiple live projects while maintaining technical and commercial control
- Your advice is trusted and influences client decisions
- You manage risk effectively across contract administration and compliance instructions
- You strengthen client relationships and identify further opportunities
- You contribute positively to team development and mentoring
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, you'll be:
- Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on refurbishment and major works projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+
- Preparing specifications, tender documentation and administering JCT contracts
- Providing advice on complex building defects and construction issues
- Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports and lifecycle cost advice
- Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and pre acquisition surveys
- Completing Building Height Surveys and Building Safety Act related reporting
- Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims
- Acting as Principal Designer including PCI preparation and oversight of H&S documentation
- Monitoring development works on behalf of landlords, managing agents and funders
- Mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates
You will work in a hybrid way, balancing home working, site inspections and office collaboration.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
- Is MRICS qualified with 2+ years PQE
- Has strong technical knowledge across construction technology and building pathology
- Has experience administering projects under JCT contracts
- Is confident operating autonomously in a hybrid environment
- Is motivated by progression toward Associate level
- Holds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as required
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Experience across residential and mixed use portfolios
- Experience acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
- Experience delivering Building Safety Act surveys and reporting
- Strong report writing and client communication skills
- Experience mentoring junior surveyors or APC candidates
AutoCAD capability is advantageous
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary aligned to experience
- Discretionary bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days holiday plus
Senior Chartered Building Surveyor (London/South East) in City of London employer: SRVO
At SRVO Valuations & Surveys, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a supportive and flexible work culture that empowers Chartered Surveyors to thrive in their careers. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and fully funded professional development, our home-based roles provide the autonomy to manage your workload while being part of a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality standards. Join us as we expand nationally, and enjoy the unique advantage of working with a respected RICS-registered practice backed by the resources of the Odevo Group.
