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Building Surveyor

Job Description

Overview

Atkins Search is recruiting for a Chartered Building Surveyor in Nottingham to join a well-established building design consultancy practice in North Nottinghamshire, specialising in Chartered Surveying, Project Management, and Principal Designer Services across the East Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Building Surveyor in Nottinghamshire to advance their career within an employee-focused organisation that values integrity, distinctiveness, long-term relationships and professional development & growth in the construction industry.

Client

Our client is a Nottinghamshire construction consultancy operating with a team of highly qualified commercial management, project management, and building surveying professionals throughout the UK.

With decades of experience in property surveying and building consultancy, they have successfully completed projects in diverse sectors, including:

• Blue Light Services
• Commercial Property
• Education Facilities
• Energy Sector
• Healthcare Buildings
• Hospitality Venues
• Residential Developments

Their employee-focused culture promotes personal development, career progression, and an inclusive working environment for Building Surveying professionals in the East Midlands.

Role

As a Building Surveyor working in Nottingham, your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the principal consultant advising clients on the condition, risk, and value of their built assets
• Conducting detailed building condition surveys and preparing professional reports to inform client decisions
• Managing refurbishment, fit-out, and repair projects, often under JCT or NEC4 forms of contract
• Advising on compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks, including Building Regulations, Planning, CDM 2015, and accessibility standards
• Diagnosing building defects, evaluating their cause, and developing practical, cost-effective remedial strategies
• Using investigative tools such as thermal imaging, damp testing, or drone surveys as appropriate for Nottinghamshire property assessments
Responsibilities

The Building Surveyor position in Nottingham requires you to:

• Deliver comprehensive building consultancy services to clients across multiple sectors
• Provide expert technical advice throughout property lifecycles
• Conduct professional building surveys and inspections to identify defects and recommend solutions
• Prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work for repair and refurbishment projects
• Manage construction projects from inception to completion
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and statutory authorities
• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations and industry standards in the East Midlands

Person

The ideal candidate for this Building Surveyor role in Nottingham will have:

• Degree in Building Surveying, or a related field
• Chartered status (MRICS) or commitment to achieving it within two years
• Experience working for a Private Practice, Construction Consultancy, or similar organisation
• At least 5 years Post-Qualification Experience
• Good working knowledge of IT is essential, with Microsoft Office, Excel & AutoCAD
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Experience in project delivery of the design and refurbishment of existing buildings, including Contract Administration role
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the UK

Remuneration

In return, the Nottingham-based Building Surveyor will enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary for construction professionals in the East Midlands
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Car allowance & mileage reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Industry leading benefits
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with service) + Public & Bank Holidays
• Generous pension contribution
• 24/7 GP & Well-being services

Apply Now

If you are a skilled Building Surveyor looking for jobs in Nottingham within a leading Construction Consultancy, apply today for this excellent career opportunity in the East Midlands building consultancy sector!

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.