Chartered Building Surveyor

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · London, London

Chartered Building Surveyor at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, based in London, London, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location
London, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
11 Sep 2026

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/chartered-building-surveyor

About the role

Lead technically demanding projects for major public and private sector clients while building the profile needed for progression beyond Chartered Building Surveyor level.

The successful Chartered Building Surveyor will join a national multi-disciplinary consultancy with an established London presence and a strong pipeline across healthcare, education, commercial, residential and infrastructure property. The team combines the resources of a larger business with accessible directors and clear regional progression.

The Chartered Building Surveyor Role

The Chartered Building Surveyor will manage projects from feasibility through completion, coordinate in-house design disciplines and deliver selected professional services. Instructions include complex refurbishments, compliance programmes, estate upgrades and decarbonisation projects.

You will lead client relationships, support junior surveyors and contribute to bids and framework opportunities. The role offers visible responsibility and a route towards Senior or Associate level based on delivery, client feedback and commercial contribution.

The team is selective about the work it takes on, placing emphasis on clear advice, sensible workloads and long-term client relationships.

Surveyors are encouraged to bring ideas forward and improve how projects are delivered, rather than simply follow a fixed corporate process.

The appointment has been created around secured work, so the successful person will join with a meaningful pipeline rather than an expectation to build one from scratch.

Duties of the Chartered Building Surveyor to include:

  • Lead refurbishment and improvement projects
  • Act as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams
  • Prepare specifications, tender documents and reports
  • Undertake surveys and building pathology investigations
  • Support decarbonisation and compliance programmes
  • Mentor junior surveyors and review technical work
  • Develop client accounts and contribute to bids

The Person?

The successful Chartered Building Surveyor will combine sound technical judgement with confident project and client management.

The Chartered Building Surveyor will ideally have:

  • MRICS qualification
  • A relevant Building Surveying degree (or RICS accredited)
  • Strong consultancy project delivery experience
  • Knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement
  • Public sector or commercial sector exposure
  • Experience managing consultant teams
  • Commercial awareness and an interest in growth

In Return………?

  • £55,000 – £65,000
  • Car allowance
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension, life assurance and income protection
  • Professional development programme

If you believe you can deliver this rewarding role to a high standard, or are a Building Surveyor considering your next career move, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James on [phone removed].

Ref: SM082604

Chartered Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor / Contract Administrator / MRICS / London

Reference: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/chartered-building-surveyor · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 11 Sep 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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