Senior Chartered Surveyor - SRVO : Job Details

Senior Building Surveyor at SRVO

Location – Hybrid - London, Sheffield, or Manchester OfficeWorking Hours – 0900 – 1730 Monday - FridaySalary – Competitive

About SRVO:

SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy, providing a full range of surveying, project and consultancy services, along with Risk Assessments throughout the UK.

SRVO supports both the commercial and residential sectors, we are proud of our great reputation and the relationships built with our clients over many years.

Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions.

At SRVO, we set up people to succeed, giving them the tools and support that they need to do so. This includes providing our people with a clear path to career development and a broad variety of experience, whilst also providing technology and tools that enable them to flourish.

We recognise the individual capabilities and contributions of all our people as we do this, in a supportive environment where wellbeing is prioritised.

We foster an ambitious environment, where people strive to improve and be challenged whilst also enjoying the work that they do. We are open and clear regarding reward and seek to deliver a leading approach that recognises great people.

SRVO are an Odevo Group Company.

Benefits:

The company offers various benefits, including:

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• Financial support for personal development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
• Discretionary Bonus

Job Description:

Join a rapidly growing property company at the forefront of the real estate market. The Senior Building Surveyor will work as part of a team, under the direction of the Building Surveying Directors, delivering core services primarily within the residential market.

This role will require a proactive and driven professional who is eager to apply their expertise across a variety of surveying disciplines while developing strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice on building defects across a wide range of property types and ages.
• Prepare Preventative Planned Maintenance Reports, budget costs, and advise clients on planned maintenance matters.
• Review preconstruction information packs and oversee the RAMS review process for project works.
• Act as Project Manager/Contract Administrator on projects ranging from £50k to £3m+, working independently or leading a professional team.
• Act as Principal Designer where required, preparing PCI packs, reviewing CPPs, and compiling H&S files.
• Undertake Building Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
• Conduct pre-acquisition surveys on commercial, retail, industrial, and residential properties.
• Prepare Schedules of Dilapidations, negotiate claims, and advise Landlords and Tenants.
• Provide Party Wall advice (desirable but not essential).
• Monitor development and project works on behalf of Landlords, funders, or other stakeholders.
• Assist in company initiatives, including business development, service improvements, CPDs, training, and mentoring of junior staff and APC candidates.

Qualifications and Skills:

• MRICS qualified with a minimum of 2+ years PQE.
• BSc in Building Surveying from a UK institution, RICS accredited (minimum 2:2 grade).
• Strong knowledge of various forms of construction, building pathology, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to maintain and build client relationships.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and deadlines efficiently.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and remotely.
• IT proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook (AutoCAD knowledge desirable).
• Professional and customer-focused approach with a commitment to excellent service.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake DBS check and hold an in-date CSCS Card.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and additional training as required (fully funded by the company).

Application Process:

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit SRVO on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number #LI-BB1.