Senior Building Surveyor

Overview

Atkins Search is recruiting for a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor in Nottingham to join a well-established building design consultancy practice in North Nottinghamshire, specialising in Chartered Surveying, Project Management, and Principal Designer Services across the East Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Senior Building Surveyor in Nottinghamshire to advance their career within an employee-focused organisation that values integrity, distinctiveness, long-term relationships and professional development & growth in the construction industry.

Client

Our client is a Nottinghamshire construction consultancy operating with a team of highly qualified commercial management, project management, and building surveying professionals throughout the UK.

With decades of experience in high-level property surveying and building consultancy, they have successfully completed complex projects in diverse sectors, including:

Blue Light Services
Commercial Property
Education Facilities
Energy Sector
Healthcare Buildings
Hospitality Venues
Residential Developments
Their employee-focused culture promotes leadership development, career progression, and an inclusive working environment for Senior Building Surveying professionals in the East Midlands.

Role

As a Senior Building Surveyor working in Nottingham, your key responsibilities will include:

Leading as the principal consultant advising clients on the condition, risk, and value of their built assets
Overseeing detailed building condition surveys and producing high-quality professional reports to inform strategic client decisions
Managing complex refurbishment, fit-out, and repair projects, often under JCT or NEC4 forms of contract
Providing expert advice on compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks, including Building Regulations, Planning, CDM 2015, and accessibility standards
Diagnosing complex building defects, evaluating their root causes, and developing sophisticated, cost-effective remedial strategies
Utilising advanced investigative tools such as thermal imaging, damp testing, or drone surveys for comprehensive Nottinghamshire property assessments
Responsibilities

The Senior Building Surveyor position in Nottingham requires you to:

Lead and deliver comprehensive building consultancy services to high-profile clients across multiple sectors
Provide expert technical advice and strategic input throughout property lifecycles
Supervise and mentor junior building surveyors in their professional development
Conduct and oversee professional building surveys and inspections to identify complex defects and recommend solutions
Prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work for major repair and refurbishment projects
Lead construction projects from inception to completion with full accountability
Represent the company at senior level client meetings and negotiations
Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations and industry standards in the East Midlands
Contribute to business development and client relationship management
Person

The ideal candidate for this Senior Building Surveyor role in Nottingham will have:

Degree in Building Surveying, or a related field
Chartered status (MRICS) with minimum 7-10 years post-qualification experience
Extensive experience working for a Private Practice, Construction Consultancy, or similar organisation
Proven track record in managing complex building projects and teams · Advanced working knowledge of IT systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel & AutoCAD
Exceptional communication, presentation and client management skills · Substantial experience in project delivery of the design and refurbishment of existing buildings, including senior Contract Administration role
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the UK
Remuneration

In return, the Experienced Senior Building Surveyor in Nottingham will enjoy:

Highly competitive senior-level salary for construction professionals in the East Midlands
Performance-related discretionary bonus schemes
Enhanced car allowance & mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Industry leading benefits package
25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with service) + Public & Bank Holidays · Generous pension contribution
24/7 GP & Well-being services
Professional development budget
Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Building Surveyor looking for jobs in Nottingham within a leading Construction Consultancy, apply today for this excellent leadership opportunity in the East Midlands building consultancy sector!