Working Arrangement: Office-based, with occasional regional travel
About the Opportunity
I am working with an established commercial property organisation in Manchester seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Building Consultancy team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded surveyor to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of commercial assets, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and capital improvement projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping long-term asset strategies, managing complex projects and working closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead building surveying projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to a high standard.
- Manage capital works, planned maintenance programmes and commercial refurbishment projects.
- Deliver CAT A and CAT B refurbishments, building fabric improvements and M&E-related projects.
- Undertake building condition assessments, identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial solutions.
- Support the development and implementation of long-term asset management strategies.
- Provide technical advice on building regulations, compliance, building pathology and sustainability.
- Manage relationships with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve building performance, operational efficiency and asset value.
About You
We are looking for a proactive Senior Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge and experience across commercial property.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Significant experience within commercial building surveying, property consultancy or asset management.
- Strong knowledge of building pathology, defects, remediation and building regulations.
- Experience delivering refurbishment, capital works and planned maintenance projects.
- Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commercially focused approach with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- An understanding of sustainability and its impact on commercial property.
MRICS qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000.
- Opportunity to work across a varied commercial property portfolio.
- Exposure to significant refurbishment and capital investment projects.
- A collaborative environment with experienced property professionals.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Interested?
If you're a Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, or an established Senior Surveyor considering a new opportunity in Manchester, I'd be keen to speak with you.
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