Building Surveyor

  • Aldwych Consulting
  • 12/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description


Are you a Building Surveyor based in North London looking for a role where you can genuinely develop your expertise, take ownership of projects, and progress your career?

A well-established and forward-thinking property management and development company is expanding its North London team and is looking for a talented Building Surveyor to support its growing residential portfolio.
The business has built a strong reputation for delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes across the UK. With a focus on design excellence, compliance, and sustainable development, they are committed to raising standards across every project they deliver.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and new-build schemes, where your technical knowledge and professional judgement will directly influence project delivery, quality, and long-term asset performance.

The Role
As Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in overseeing projects from investigation and design through to delivery, ensuring work is carried out to the highest professional and technical standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out building condition surveys, defect investigations, and feasibility assessments
  • Preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation
  • Managing procurement processes and appointing consultants and contractors
  • Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent
  • Monitoring site progress, quality assurance, and health & safety compliance
  • Providing technical advice on building pathology, repairs, maintenance, and statutory compliance
  • Managing budgets, cost reporting, and value engineering opportunities
  • Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams
  • Managing project risk, change control, and programme delivery
  • Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external partners
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to an exceptional standard

About you
You are a motivated and technically strong Building Surveyor who enjoys taking responsibility and seeing projects through to successful completion.

You will ideally have:

  • A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
  • MRICS or MCIOB status (or working towards chartership)
  • Solid experience in UK residential surveying
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction, refurbishment, and maintenance
  • A good understanding of building regulations and property legislation
  • Excellent communication, reporting, and client-facing skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining momentum
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with emerging leadership qualities

Why Join?

  • Work with a growing and ambitious property business
  • Exposure to varied residential projects across refurbishment and new build
  • Opportunity to develop professionally and progress your career
  • Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team

If you're ready for a new challenge, apply today!

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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