Commercial Building Surveyor

Salary/Rate:£45,000 - £65,000 per annum + car allowance, bonuses
Job Type:Work from home
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Construction and Commercial Management
Job ref:JN -062025-83836_1752232253
Post Date:11. 07. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Our client is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, with a strong reputation for quality and employee wellbeing, our client fosters a supportive environment where surveyors are encouraged to manage their own diaries and enjoy true work-life balance, free from timesheets and any rigid expectations.

As an emerging multi-disciplinary team with in-house experts across both residential and commercial disciplines this firm offers the chance to expand your expertise, progress your career, and shape your role in a way that suits your personal and professional goals, with this role having full autonomy to work remotely.

 

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their commercial team, working remotely and covering Birmingham with occasional travel further afield. The role offers a diverse workload and is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in a flexible, friendly, and forward-thinking environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out a wide range of commercial building surveys across various property sectors.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed, technically robust reports including:
    • Dilapidations
    • Schedules of Condition
    • Acquisition Surveys
    • Technical Due Diligence
    • Planned Preventative Maintenance Reports
  • Administer contracts and advise clients on building repairs and refurbishments.
  • Provide clear, concise, and justified conclusions and recommendations.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with the wider team including structural engineers, residential surveyors, and general practice colleagues.
  • Engage with clients through professional communication, reporting, and advice.
  • Maintain high professional and regulatory standards in accordance with RICS/CIOB guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

  • AssocRICS / MRICS / MCIOB Building Surveyor
  • Experience in a broad range of commercial surveying disciplines
  • Confident in preparing detailed, client-focused survey reports
  • Dilapidation experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Based in the West Midlands
  • UK driving licence

 

What's On Offer

  • £55,000-£65,000+ basic salary (depending on experience)
  • Performance-related bonus structure
  • Car allowance
  • Home-based role with complete autonomy over your schedule
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Health insurance (you and your family)
  • Life insurance and enhanced parental leave
  • Generous Pension
  • Payment of professional subscriptions with full CPD support
  • Career development and progression - including path to partnership for the right candidate

To apply, please submit your CV today, or speak to Ashleigh Pearce.

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