Building Surveyor

• Salary: £45000 - £55000 per annum
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Southampton, Hampshire
• Posted: 24/06/2026
• Reference: BBBH5180_1782305473
  
  

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Senior Building Surveyor

Construction Consultancy

Southampton | Hybrid Working other great benefits

We're working with a well-established property and construction consultancy that is continuing to expand its Building Surveying team across the South Coast. As a result of sustained growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across the public and private sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad mix of commissions, including defence estates, emergency services facilities, educational buildings, housing portfolios and commercial property assets. Project values range from small-scale maintenance, and refurbishment works through to multi-million-pound capital improvement programmes.

The business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technical advice and project solutions while maintaining a people-first culture. Flexible working arrangements, professional development and long-term career progression are all key priorities, so if this is something that you are looking for, apply today!

Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering a range of building surveying services including condition surveys, defect diagnosis, planned maintenance programmes and technical due diligence.
• Managing refurbishment, repair and improvement projects across a variety of building types.
• Producing specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and technical reports.
• Acting as contract administrator and employer's agent where required.
• Providing expert advice to clients on property-related matters, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business opportunities.
• Supporting and developing junior surveyors through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation, health and safety standards, and industry best practice.
  
  

Requirements

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related RICS-accredited discipline.
• Chartered status, or progression towards chartership, would be advantageous.
• Proven experience within a consultancy, property, construction or estates environment.
• Strong technical knowledge covering both professional and project-based surveying services.
• Experience administering construction contracts and managing project delivery.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to understand client objectives and business drivers.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting the development of others.
  
  

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team within a highly respected consultancy that can offer exposure to a wide variety of projects, sectors and clients. Whether you're looking to broaden your project experience, take on greater responsibility, or progress towards a more senior position, this role provides the platform and support to help you achieve your career goals.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Georgie Marden.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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