Senior Building Surveyor MRICS

Your new companyAn award-winning, independent property and construction consultancy with a strong UK-wide presence is looking to expand its Cardiff team. The business works across sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, leisure, retail, and residential, offering a high-quality service and a collaborative, supportive working environment.Why join them:

• Significant Impact: Play a key role with direct influence on major projects and long-term client relationships.
• Diverse Portfolio: Experience the full spectrum of Building Surveying duties, from intricate minor refurbishments to complex, multi-million-pound new-build developments across various sectors.
• Career Investment: Receive focused support, dedicated mentoring, and a clear pathway for structured career progression.
• People-First Culture: Thrive in a truly collaborative and flexible working environment that values work-life balance and puts people first.

Your new role You will deliver a full spectrum of professional and project-based building surveying services, including detailed building surveys, defect diagnosis, specification writing, and contract administration from inception to completion. You will lead on technical matters such as dilapidations, PPM schedules, condition surveys, RCAs, and Party Wall instructions, while also providing technical due diligence to clients. You will act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 and play a key part in maintaining and growing client relationships.What you'll need to succeed

• MRICS qualification (essential).
• Proven experience delivering both professional and project-led building surveying work.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage clients, contractors, and stakeholders confidently.
• Experience with AutoCAD/NBS is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000 DOE
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance and Cardiff-based head office.
• Dedicated professional development budget, structured progression, and mentoring.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

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