About the Role
A prestigious property owner with a significant London portfolio is seeking a Client-Side Building Surveyor to join its in-house technical team. Operating at the heart of the capital, you will provide independent, impartial technical advice and project oversight to non-technical Property Managers, ensuring buildings are maintained, compliant, and performing to the highest standards.This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to influence the long-term stewardship of high-profile commercial assets.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide independent technical advice, project management support, and budget guidance to Property Managers.
*Deliver all services with a professional, impartial, consultancy-style approach
*Implement the British Land Planned Preventative Maintenance Programme, including the bespoke 20% Survey regime, ensuring accurate maintenance records, sign-off, and external audit compliance
*Hold periodic recorded meetings with Property Managers for each building or estate
*Carry out regular façade and roof inspections, ensuring maintenance and cleaning meet required standards.
*Provide technical options and well-considered recommendations for remedial works
*Specify, tender, and project manage new works and remedial projects, ensuring correct execution and value for money.
*Support Property Managers in compiling annual fabric maintenance budgets and monitoring expenditure against PPM plans.
*Investigate building defects, recommend solutions, and manage resulting project work.
*Provide life-cycle costing, budgeting, and cost-in-use data
*Assist in obtaining accurate as-built records at Practical Completion and Handover for new build and refurbishment projects
*Review and update O&M documentation following major alterations
*Support Property Managers with complex or major material damage insurance claims
*Identify maintenance requirements and incorporate them into each Property Maintenance Plan
*Assist with fire door and compartmentation surveys and ongoing maintenance
*Review occupier fit-out proposals and Licence for Alterations submissions, leading on fabric-related matters and obtaining structural advice where required.
*Produce Annual Summary Reports for each property as directed by the Senior Building Surveyor
*Contribute to the organisation’s wider vision, values, and strategic objectives
*Ensure consistent best practice is applied across the portfolio
*Undertake additional duties as required by the Senior Building Surveyor
About You
*Chartered or progressing toward chartership (MRICS preferred or MCIOB)
*Strong technical background in Building Surveying, ideally with commercial property experience
*Confident in delivering clear, impartial advice to non-technical stakeholders
*Skilled in defect diagnosis, project management, and contract administration
*Comfortable managing multiple buildings, projects, and priorities
*Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical matters into practical guidance
*Proactive, organised, and committed to maintaining high standards across a prestigious portfolio.
What’s on Offer
*A client-side role at the heart of London’s commercial property market
*Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance
*Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
*Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets
*Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
*A role with real influence, visibility, and long-term career potential
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