Senior Building Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Greater Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Surveying and Project Management
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SKILLS

Project management Contract administration Acquisition Surveys Schedules of Condition JCT contracts Law of Dilapidations Client facing Commercial building consultancy

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Building Surveyor

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £50000 - £80000 per annum + Bonus

Type: Permanent

Sector: Surveying and Project Management

About the Role

[Employer hidden] are working with an award-winning Property Consultancy in Manchester City Centre. With multiple high end, exciting projects on the go, they are looking for a Senior Building Surveyor or Associate Director to add to the team. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative, and forward thinking team, working on a diverse range of high profile commercial projects, mainly across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Why apply for this role?

  • A buzzing office environment full of passionate individuals, where creativity, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything.
  • Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, from office refurbishments to multi-million-pound fit-outs, including landmark projects.
  • Manage multiple projects at different stages, giving you a variety of challenges and exposure to high-profile clients.
  • Be part of a supportive and sociable team, with social, networking, awards, and team events.
  • Enjoy a consultancy that values development, offering £500+ per year training budget and mentoring opportunities.

With a Manchester office of 35 professionals, the team is collaborative, ambitious, and lively with activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project management and contract administration on high profile projects.
  • Manage full project lifecycles, from feasibility and design coordination to procurement and completion.
  • Oversee programme management, contractor performance, and quality assurance.
  • Deliver commercial surveying services including Acquisition Surveys, Schedules of Condition, and Project Monitoring.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to corporate occupiers, SMEs, investors, and landlords.
  • Represent the consultancy at client meetings, presentations, and industry events.
  • Mentor junior surveyors and help maintain high professional standards across the team.

About You

  • MRICS qualified (or working towards).
  • Experience working in a commercial building consultancy.
  • Strong experience in contract administration and project management.
  • Knowledge of JCT contracts and the Law of Dilapidations.
  • Confident client facing, and able to chair meetings and manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Commercially aware, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high profile consultancy environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary, negotiable on experience
  • Annual bonus scheme (historically paid every year, circa 10 - 15% of salary).
  • Opportunity to join at Senior Building Surveyor or Associate Director level.
  • No personal fee targets - consultancy always has plenty of work from existing clients.
  • Flexible working in Manchester City Centre office, 37.5 hours per week, core 10am - 3pm, 4pm finish Fridays.
  • 5% employer pension contribution.
  • City centre office with modern facilities.
  • Gym membership and free breakfast daily.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
  • £500+ training budget and career development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work on prestigious projects across Manchester, the North West, and across Europe.
  • Join a friendly, social, and collaborative team with a lively office culture.

How to Apply

If you are a Senior Building Surveyor looking to work on exciting, high quality commercial projects, please Apply / Contact Gemma at [Employer hidden] on [contact hidden] for a confidential chat.

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