Senior Building Surveyor

Posted 21 December 2025
Salary £65000 - £80000 per annum, Benefits: Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits package
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Sectors Consultancy
ReferenceBH-39831

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor
Manchester
Competitive salary + excellent benefits
 
People Group has collaborated with an established and highly regarded construction project services consultancy based in Manchester. Due to continued success and future instructions the building surveying division is looking to strengthen with the addition of a Senior Building Surveyor.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded surveyor who enjoys client-facing work, technical delivery and mentoring junior colleagues, while playing a key role in high-quality property and construction projects. The role is to continue growth and progression across the North West. Ideally the successful Senior Building Surveyor has an entrepreneurial attitude.
 
The Role
As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will take responsibility for managing instructions from inception to completion, delivering a broad range of professional and project-led services across commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors.
 
Key responsibilities include:
  • Delivering professional building surveying services such as dilapidations, condition surveys, defect analysis, and technical due diligence
  • Managing refurbishment and fit-out projects, acting as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent
  • Leading client relationships and contributing to repeat business and referrals
  • Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors and graduates
  • Assisting with fee proposals, programme management, and commercial performance
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards
 
About You
  • BSc in Building Surveying
  • MRICS qualification
  • Strong technical building surveying background
  • Proven experience working within a consultancy environment
  • Confidence in dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive, collaborative, and commercially aware approach
 
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience salary up to £85,000
  • Bonus
  • Clear and achievable progression to Associate level
  • Diverse and interesting workload across the region
  • Supportive, professional, and forward-thinking team culture
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development support
 
If you’re a Senior Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a respected Manchester-based consultancy, this role offers both challenge and long-term opportunity.
 
 
 
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