MRICS Senior Building Surveyor Birmingham

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid)

  • Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

  • Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum Open to negotiation based on experience + Bonus & Benefits

  • Sector Focus: Commercial and Residential Education, Healthcare, or Heritage a plus

  • Reference: SBSBI28

About the Company

Stafford Lawrence is proud to represent a well-known, rapidly expanding Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy as they grow their professional team in the West Midlands.

Providing premier Building Surveying, Project Management, and Quantity Surveying services, this firm has secured a string of high-profile project wins. They are a non-corporate, progressive employer that actively champions organic career growth. For an ambitious professional, this role offers a clear, structured pathway to Associate Director level, with the explicit opportunity to build and mentor your own dedicated surveying team in Birmingham.

The Role of the Senior Building Surveyor Birmingham

Reporting directly to the Regional Office Director, you will deliver a comprehensive range of professional and project-based building surveying services across the West Midlands. This is a dynamic role balancing technical independence with team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a diverse mix of commercial and residential schemes, taking projects from initial client brief to completion.

  • Deliver core professional services including Dilapidations, Party Wall matters, Defects Analysis, and Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence.

  • Act as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent, utilizing strong working knowledge of JCT Contracts and CDM Regulations.

  • Manage client accounts, preparing detailed asset appraisals and technical reports.

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to junior surveyors and APC candidates within the Birmingham office.

Candidate Requirements

This position requires a technically accomplished surveyor who possesses local market familiarity and the drive to step into an Associate pathway.

  • Professional Status: MRICS Chartered status is highly preferred.  Accomplished, non-chartered candidates who possess extensive, robust practical experience in traditional building surveying within the UK consultancy sector are encouraged to apply.

  • Education: A formal Degree qualification BSc in Building Surveying is preferred,  other RICS-accredited construction degrees are acceptable alongside strong regional experience.

  • Technical Breadth: Proven experience executing professional services Surveys, Dilapidations, Party Wall across both commercial and residential sectors. Exposure to healthcare, education, or historic/conservation schemes is highly advantageous.

  • Software & Systems: Proficient with technical reporting and contract administration frameworks.

  • Mobility: A valid UK driving licence : Required for local site visits and regional client travel.

Salary, Package & Benefits

Our client treats remuneration on a case-by-case basis and is fully prepared to negotiate upwards for standout talent.

The baseline package includes:

  • Basic Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (Negotiable based on technical expertise).

  • Performance Incentives: Strategic company Bonus Scheme.

  • Generous Leave: 27 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays.

  • Financial Security: Company Pension Scheme. 6%

  • Tools of the Trade: Premium company laptop, smartphone, and full mileage allowance.

  • Professional Fees: In addition, One fully funded professional membership subscription (RICS, CIOB APM).

  • Strong hybrid office home working flexibility.

To Apply for the Job Vacancy of Senior Building Surveyor Birmingham

If you are a Chartered Surveyor looking to build a team and accelerate your route to Associate Director in the West Midlands, please forward your CV to info@staffordlawrence.com, quoting reference SBSBI28.

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