Role: Chartered Building Surveyor

Location: Rochester (Covering London Kent & Essex)

Salary: £50,000-60,000 DOE

We are currently working with a structural and civil engineering consultancy delivering projects across London, Kent and Essex. From residential extensions and basement conversions to large mixed-use redevelopments, we provide practical, technically robust advice to architects, developers, contractors and private clients. As we expand our multidisciplinary offering, we are looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor to strengthen our team.

• Undertake building condition surveys, RICS Home Survey Level 2 and Level 3 inspections, and pre-acquisition technical due diligence on residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.
• Prepare clear, well-evidenced reports in accordance with RICS professional standards, setting out condition, defects, risks, remedial recommendations and indicative costs.
• Carry out schedules of condition and feasibility assessments to support refurbishment, extension and change-of-use projects.

Defect Diagnosis and Remediation

• Investigate and diagnose building defects including damp, water ingress, cracking, roof and cladding failures, and timber decay, working closely with Imperium’s structural engineers where structural input is required.
• Specify appropriate remedial works and prepare repair specifications and schedules of work.
• Advise on building pathology, materials performance and the condition of building fabric and envelope.

Dilapidations

• Prepare and respond to schedules of dilapidations, quantified demands and Scott Schedules, acting for landlords or tenants.
• Provide expert opinion and support in negotiations and dispute resolution where required.

Compliance and Statutory Matters

• Advise clients on compliance with the Building Regulations, planning requirements, fire safety and accessibility legislation.
• Maintain awareness of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the higher-risk building regime, advising clients on duty holder responsibilities where relevant.
• Prepare planned preventative maintenance plans and lifecycle cost assessments for property owners and managing agents.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships and providing responsive, commercially aware advice.
• Prepare fee proposals and scopes of service, and contribute to bids and marketing activity.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell Imperium’s structural and civil engineering services, supporting integrated project delivery.
• Ensure all work complies with RICS Rules of Conduct, professional statements and Imperium’s quality management procedures.
• Maintain professional indemnity awareness, recording advice and limitations clearly in reports and correspondence.
• Mentor and supervise junior and graduate surveyors, including acting as Counsellor or Supervisor for APC candidates.
• Complete and record CPD in line with RICS requirements.

Client Management and Business Development

Professional Standards and Team Development

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), Building Surveying pathway.
• Degree in Building Surveying or an RICS-accredited equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience in building surveys, defect diagnosis and dilapidations.
• Sound working knowledge of the Building Regulations and CDM 2015.
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical matters clearly to clients.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London, Kent and Essex.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, evidence-based approach to inspection and reporting.
• Confident communicator, able to manage client expectations and negotiate effectively.
• Well organised, able to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
• Commercially aware, with a proactive approach to client service and business growth.
• A collaborative team player who also works well independently on site.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary benchmarked against industry salary surveys.
• Company pension scheme.
• Fully funded CPD, RICS membership fees and support for further professional qualifications.
• The opportunity to help build and shape a growing building surveying service within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
• Career progression opportunities, including through Imperium’s forthcoming London office.
• Collaborative working with experienced structural and civil engineers on a varied project portfolio.

If interested, please apply within or send email directly to tom.oneill@irweb.co.uk

T: 02392 706621

Contact information

Tom O'neill