Senior Building Surveyor
Job Description & Overview
Senior Building Surveyor
St Austell, Cornwall
Up to £60,000 per annum excellent benefits
Permanent Full-time
Build Recruitment are currently working with a well-established property and construction consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their St Austell team.
This is a key opportunity for an ambitious Building Surveyor who is looking for increased responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to help develop a local Building Surveying function.
Working alongside a Director, you will manage a varied portfolio of projects and professional instructions across Cornwall, covering everything from historic buildings and defect diagnosis through to commercial projects and contract administration.
The Role
You will be responsible for a diverse range of building surveying and project-based work, including:
Leading the inception, design and delivery of construction projects.
Undertaking building surveys, condition reports and defect investigations.
Acting as Contract Administrator and/or Employer's Agent.
Managing projects from tender through to completion and final account.
Providing professional advice on dilapidations, party wall matters and planned maintenance.
Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact.
Taking a lead role in the local Building Surveying function.
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
Contributing to the continued growth and development of the regional business.
About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have
Proven experience as a Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor.
Strong experience across both professional surveying and project delivery.
Experience with contract administration and/or Employer's Agent duties.
Excellent technical knowledge of building pathology, defects and construction.
Strong client-facing and communication skills.
The ability to manage your own workload and take ownership of projects.
A relevant Building Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
MRICS or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Excellent career progression opportunities
Regular training and CPD
Up to 27 days' annual leave, increasing with service
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling
Regular company social and sporting events
Opportunity to take a leading role within an established Cornwall team
Apply now
If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a role offering greater autonomy, responsibility and long-term progression in Cornwall, Build Recruitment would like to hear from you.
Apply with your CV today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 29 Sep 2026
- Location: St Austell, Cornwall, South West
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Construction
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