Building Surveyor - £30,000 - £40,000

Due to expansion, our client is looking for a Building Surveyor to join their existing and growing team.  As the Building Surveyor, you will be carrying out property assessments across residential and commercial sites. This role combines fieldwork with structured reporting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, engaging with different types of buildings, and translating observations into clear, professional reports.

As the Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting surveys of homes and businesses, assessing the fabric and condition of buildings.

• Evaluating properties for projects such as change of use, extensions, or refurbishments. Accurately recording findings, measurements, and observations during site visits.

• Producing 6–7 reports per week using company templates.

• Ensuring reports are clear, detailed, and aligned with professional standards.

• Submitting reports for review by a Chartered Surveyor.

• Spending around 3 days per week on-site conducting surveys.

• Travelling within the region, with occasional assignments across the country.

• Working closely with Chartered Surveyors and project teams to support planning and compliance decisions.

• Providing reliable input that informs design, renovation, and regulatory processes.

As the Building Surveyor, you will have:  

• Strong understanding of building fabric, structure, and materials.

• Comfortable with regular travel and working independently on-site.

• Excellent note-taking and report-writing skills.

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to follow structured templates.

• Professional communication skills with clients and colleagues

• Background in surveying, construction, or building assessments preferred.

• Knowledge of building regulations and property structures advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence required.

What We Offer

• Training and support from Chartered Surveyors.

• Opportunities to develop expertise in building assessments and property consultancy.

• Varied work environment with a mix of field and office-based tasks.

• Collaborative team culture with professional growth opportunities.

This version makes the expectation of 6–7 reports per week explicit and highlights the need for a solid grasp of building fabric.

If you love the sound of this opportunity, we would love to invite you to apply and or get in touch with us on 01223 919 409 or email us on jobs@exactsourcing.com. 

By applying for this role, as a Building Surveyor you are agreeing to your CV being held on our database, stored confidentially and securely. Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services.

We will only send your details to clients once discussed with you and your data will not be shared with any other third party. You can ask for the deletion or correction of your data, or to opt out of this service at any point by informing Exact Sourcing. We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks.

If you are selected, we will be in contact and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies. 

Rosa Dos Santos

01223 919409

rosa@exactsourcing.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Time

Engineering & Industrial

Cambridge

£30,000 - £40,000