Senior Chartered Building Surveyor (London/South East)

SENIOR CHARTERED SURVEYOR
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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 control
Your advice is trusted and influences client decisions
You manage risk effectively across contract administration and compliance instructions
You strengthen client relationships and identify further opportunities
You contribute positively to team development and mentoring
HOW 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 contracts
Providing advice on complex building defects and construction issues
Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports and lifecycle cost advice
Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and pre acquisition surveys
Completing Building Height Surveys and Building Safety Act related reporting
Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims
Acting as Principal Designer including PCI preparation and oversight of H&S documentation
Monitoring development works on behalf of landlords, managing agents and funders
Mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates
You 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 PQE
Has strong technical knowledge across construction technology and building pathology
Has experience administering projects under JCT contracts
Is confident operating autonomously in a hybrid environment
Is motivated by progression toward Associate level
Holds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as required
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Experience across residential and mixed use portfolios
Experience acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations
Experience delivering Building Safety Act surveys and reporting
Strong report writing and client communication skills
Experience mentoring junior surveyors or APC candidates
AutoCAD capability is advantageous
WHAT 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. xwwtmva Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check and CSCS card or willingness to obtain.

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