Building Surveyor (Client Side) Full Time NEW

City, London
Hays
Building Surveyor (Client Side)

About the RoleA prestigious property owner with a significant London portfolio is seeking a Client-Side Building Surveyor to join its in-house technical team. Operating at the heart of the capital, you will provide independent, impartial technical advice and project oversight to non-technical Property Managers, ensuring buildings are maintained, compliant, and performing to the highest standards.This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to influence the long-term stewardship of high-profile commercial assets.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical advice, project management support, and budget guidance to Property Managers.
• Deliver all services with a professional, impartial, consultancy-style approach
• Implement the British Land Planned Preventative Maintenance Programme, including the bespoke 20% Survey regime, ensuring accurate maintenance records, sign-off, and external audit compliance
• Hold periodic recorded meetings with Property Managers for each building or estate
• Carry out regular facade and roof inspections, ensuring maintenance and cleaning meet required standards.
• Provide technical options and well-considered recommendations for remedial works
• Specify, tender, and project manage new works and remedial projects, ensuring correct execution and value for money.
• Support Property Managers in compiling annual fabric maintenance budgets and monitoring expenditure against PPM plans.
• Investigate building defects, recommend solutions, and manage resulting project work.
• Provide life-cycle costing, budgeting, and cost-in-use data
• Assist in obtaining accurate as-built records at Practical Completion and Handover for new build and refurbishment projects
• Review and update O&M documentation following major alterations
• Support Property Managers with complex or major material damage insurance claims
• Identify maintenance requirements and incorporate them into each Property Maintenance Plan
• Assist with fire door and compartmentation surveys and ongoing maintenance
• Review occupier fit-out proposals and Licence for Alterations submissions, leading on fabric-related matters and obtaining structural advice where required.
• Produce Annual Summary Reports for each property as directed by the Senior Building Surveyor
• Contribute to the organisation’s wider vision, values, and strategic objectives
• Ensure consistent best practice is applied across the portfolio
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Senior Building Surveyor

About You

• Chartered or progressing toward chartership (MRICS preferred or MCIOB)
• Strong technical background in Building Surveying, ideally with commercial property experience
• Confident in delivering clear, impartial advice to non-technical stakeholders
• Skilled in defect diagnosis, project management, and contract administration
• Comfortable managing multiple buildings, projects, and priorities
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical matters into practical guidance
• Proactive, organised, and committed to maintaining high standards across a prestigious portfolio.

What’s on Offer

• A client-side role at the heart of London’s commercial property market
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
• A role with real influence, visibility, and long-term career potential

What you need to do now
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