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Senior Chartered Building Surveyor - London / South East
SRVO
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ConstructionHybridContract
Job description
<p><strong>SENIOR CHARTERED SURVEYOR </strong></p><p>SRVO • £Competitive, aligned to experience • Hybrid - London / South East </p><p></p><p><strong>ROLE OVERVIEW </strong></p><p>This role is for an MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to operate with senior authority within a growing consultancy.</p><p>You will lead complex residential and commercial instructions, acting as a trusted adviser while managing technically demanding projects from inception to completion. You will combine professional judgement, commercial awareness and delivery ownership across multiple live projects.</p><p>You will operate across building pathology, major works, compliance led reporting and strategic advisory work, contributing directly to client relationships and regional growth, with progression toward Associate level.</p><p></p><p><strong>ROLE EXPECTATIONS </strong></p><p>You will manage your workload independently, leading projects and deploying junior colleagues where appropriate.</p><p>You will own client relationships, providing clear advice and commercially balanced recommendations.</p><p>You will support and develop junior surveyors and APC candidates, strengthening technical standards and team capability.</p><p></p><p><strong>WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE </strong></p><p>You'll be successful in this role if: </p><ul><li>You lead multiple live projects while maintaining technical and commercial control</li><li>Your advice is trusted and influences client decisions</li><li>You manage risk effectively across contract administration and compliance instructions</li><li>You strengthen client relationships and identify further opportunities</li><li>You contribute positively to team development and mentoring</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME </strong></p><p>Most weeks, you'll be: </p><ul><li>Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on refurbishment and major works projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+</li><li>Preparing specifications, tender documentation and administering JCT contracts</li><li>Providing advice on complex building defects and construction issues</li><li>Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports and lifecycle cost advice</li><li>Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and pre acquisition surveys</li><li>Completing Building Height Surveys and Building Safety Act related reporting</li><li>Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims</li><li>Acting as Principal Designer including PCI preparation and oversight of H&S documentation</li><li>Monitoring development works on behalf of landlords, managing agents and funders</li><li>Mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates</li></ul><p></p><p>You will work in a hybrid way, balancing home working, site inspections and office collaboration.</p><p></p><p><strong>WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR </strong></p><p>This role suits someone who:</p><ul><li>Is MRICS qualified with 2+ years PQE</li><li>Has strong technical knowledge across construction technology and building pathology</li><li>Has experience administering projects under JCT contracts</li><li>Is confident operating autonomously in a hybrid environment</li><li>Is motivated by progression toward Associate level</li><li>Holds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as required</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS </strong></p><ul><li>Experience across residential and mixed use portfolios</li><li>Experience acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations</li><li>Experience delivering Building Safety Act surveys and reporting</li><li>Strong report writing and client communication skills</li><li>Experience mentoring junior surveyors or APC candidates</li></ul><p>AutoCAD capability is advantageous</p><p></p><p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER </strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary aligned to experience </li><li>Discretionary bonus </li><li>Hybrid and flexible working </li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays </li><li>Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave </li><li>Fully funded training and professional development </li><li>Pension scheme and employee assistance programme </li><li>Employee referral scheme </li><li>Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment </li></ul><p></p><p>You'll also benefit from a senior environment where you are trusted to manage your workload professionally, supported by experienced Directors, and given the tools and backing to deliver high-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy. </p><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT SRVO </strong></p><p>SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying, project and consultancy services across the UK. </p><p>We work across both commercial and residential sectors and have built a strong reputation through long-standing client relationships, technically robust delivery and a practical approach to problem solving. </p><p>Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions. </p><p>As part of the Odevo Group, SRVO combines the agility and expertise of a specialist consultancy with the stability, scale and long-term investment of a wider group. We set our people up to succeed through the right tools, technology and support, alongside clear development pathways and an environment where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised. </p><p></p><p><strong>HOW WE HIRE </strong></p><p>Initial conversation with our talent team </p><p>Interview focused on technical experience, judgement and approach </p><p></p><p>We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. </p><p></p><p><strong>INTERESTED? </strong></p><p>Apply with your CV. </p><p></p><p>All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this role. Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check and CSCS card or willingness to obtain. </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bjBHvVsVsDcawBgygIgzwklefpN1kduhv" width="0" height="0" />