Senior Chartered Building Surveyor - London / South East

SENIOR CHARTERED SURVEYOR SRVO • £Competitive, aligned to experience • Hybrid - London / South East ROLE OVERVIEW This role is for an MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to operate with senior authority within a growing consultancy.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.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.ROLE EXPECTATIONS You will manage your workload independently, leading projects and deploying junior colleagues where appropriate.You will own client relationships, providing clear advice and commercially balanced recommendations.You will support and develop junior surveyors and APC candidates, strengthening technical standards and team capability.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You'll be successful in this role if: You lead multiple live projects while maintaining technical and commercial controlYour advice is trusted and influences client decisionsYou manage risk effectively across contract administration and compliance instructionsYou strengthen client relationships and identify further opportunitiesYou contribute positively to team development and mentoringHOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Most weeks, you'll be: Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on refurbishment and major works projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+Preparing specifications, tender documentation and administering JCT contractsProviding advice on complex building defects and construction issuesPreparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports and lifecycle cost adviceUndertaking reinstatement cost assessments and pre acquisition surveysCompleting Building Height Surveys and Building Safety Act related reportingPreparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claimsActing as Principal Designer including PCI preparation and oversight of H&S documentationMonitoring development works on behalf of landlords, managing agents and fundersMentoring junior surveyors and APC candidatesYou will work in a hybrid way, balancing home working, site inspections and office collaboration.WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role suits someone who:Is MRICS qualified with 2+ years PQEHas strong technical knowledge across construction technology and building pathologyHas experience administering projects under JCT contractsIs confident operating autonomously in a hybrid environmentIs motivated by progression toward Associate levelHolds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as requiredEXPERIENCE THAT HELPS Experience across residential and mixed use portfoliosExperience acting as Principal Designer under CDM RegulationsExperience delivering Building Safety Act surveys and reportingStrong report writing and client communication skillsExperience mentoring junior surveyors or APC candidatesAutoCAD capability is advantageousWHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary aligned to experience Discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave Fully funded training and professional development Pension scheme and employee assistance programme Employee referral scheme Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment 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. ABOUT SRVO SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying, project and consultancy services across the UK.

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. Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions. 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. HOW WE HIRE Initial conversation with our talent team Interview focused on technical experience, judgement and approach We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. INTERESTED?

Apply with your CV. 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.