Building Surveyor - Client Side

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • 12/03/2026
Full time Real Estate Building Surveyor/Senior/Associate Management Property

Job Description

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Building Surveyor to join a growing property team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of industrial and retail assets across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to move into a client-side role where you will play a key part in maintaining, improving, and protecting the value of a high-quality commercial property portfolio.

The Role
Working as part of the asset and property management team, you will oversee the technical and building-related aspects of the portfolio. You will manage projects, planned maintenance, and building compliance across a range of industrial estates and retail properties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage planned and reactive maintenance across the portfolio
  • Deliver refurbishment and capital works projects from inception through to completion
  • Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation
  • Appoint and manage consultants and contractors
  • Undertake building inspections and condition surveys
  • Oversee dilapidations, landlord works, and technical due diligence
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
  • Work closely with asset managers and property managers to support asset management initiatives
  • Monitor budgets, project timelines, and contractor performance
About You
  • Degree qualified in Building Surveying or similar
  • Ideally MRICS qualified (or working towards)
  • Experience in commercial property, particularly industrial and retail assets
  • Strong project management and technical surveying skills
  • Experience managing contractors and consultants
  • Good understanding of building compliance and health & safety legislation
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What s On Offer
  • Opportunity to work client-side on a varied commercial portfolio
  • Exposure to strategic asset management projects
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working and flexible environment
  • Clear opportunity for career progression within a growing property business