Senior / Principal Building Surveyor (Advisory)

Our Surveying Advisory Business Unit is recruiting for a new Senior Building Surveyor. The role can be based in either our London or Manchester office.

You will be conducting various types of building surveys and undertaking project work for our wide range of clients, our client base includes major investors, funders, developers, asset operators, national government agencies, local authorities, and healthcare trusts.

• You will support the team in the delivery of technical advisory services, including technical due diligence reviews, asset condition surveys, and lifecycle/maintenance assessments.
• You will provide expert independent advice to lenders, investors, government departments and local authorities operating within the property and construction sectors.
• Embracing the responsibility of service delivery as a Senior Building Surveyor.
• Contributing to the continued success and growth of the team.
• Delivering a client-facing advisory service to a high standard.
• Your Team

The Surveying Advisory team is made up of dynamic multidisciplinary professionals from building surveying, QS, mechanical and electrical engineering, and FM backgrounds.

Together we offer a range of services to our clients, including equity investors, debt financiers, management companies, construction companies, developers, and government organisations.

Through the identification and management of technical and commercial risk associated with the development, management, maintenance and funding of infrastructure and real estate projects, we leverage the global technical world‑class skills of the larger business, allied with our commercial and contractual transaction acumen, to provide professional services to clients that develop, manage, finance or invest in infrastructure and real estate assets.

We would love to hear from you if you have

• Experience inspecting and reporting on operational assets in one of the following sectors: education, healthcare, defence, purpose-built student accommodation.
• Experience undertaking technical due diligence assignments for investors, lenders, asset owners, and public-sector clients.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with MEP engineers, quantity surveyors, fire engineers, and project managers.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of project profitability, fee management, and client relationship development.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including interpretation of survey data, lifecycle information, and asset registers.
• Ability to contribute to business development activities, including bids, proposals, networking, and client engagement.
• Being Newly Chartered Building Surveyor or are working towards your MRICS qualification, with demonstrable experience post-graduation.
• That you can motivate yourself to achieve the vision, values, and objectives of WSP and those of our clients.
• That you can self-perform to maximise your contribution and achieve appropriate high-quality and timely delivery of our services.
• That you can demonstrate commitment to the achievement of team/business unit objectives and plans.
• Experience supporting clients on PPP/PFI expiry programmes, handback reviews and residual life assessments.
• Understanding of Project Agreements, lifecycle obligations, and asset condition provisions within PPP/PFI contracts would be an advantage.

Experience working within defence or secure environments would be advantageous.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.

We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.

We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.

Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you.

That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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