Senior Building Surveyor - Building Consultancy

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Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.

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About The Role

Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent property consultancies, combining deep market expertise with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. With over 14,000 professionals operating across 60 countries, we advise some of the world's most prominent occupiers, investors, developers and landlords.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our growing Commercial Building Consultancy team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of instructions across the property lifecycle while building long-term client relationships and contributing to the development of junior colleagues.

The Opportunity

As a Chartered Senior Building Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality building consultancy services to a broad portfolio of commercial clients. You'll be involved in both professional and project work, managing client relationships, driving business development and providing commercially focused advice.

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of commercial assets and the opportunity to work alongside market-leading professionals in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Building Consultancy & Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver professional building surveying instructions.
• Undertake project management and contract administration duties.
• Carry out technical due diligence and pre-acquisition surveys.
• Provide dilapidations, landlord and tenant, and party wall advice.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of condition and defect reports.
• Conduct building pathology assessments and reinstatement cost assessments.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high professional standard and within agreed timescales.

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Promote the firm's services through networking and industry engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to generate cross-selling opportunities.
• Support the achievement of fee income and business growth objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and support junior surveyors and graduates.
• Share technical knowledge and best practice across the team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to the ongoing success of the department.

About You

We're interested in speaking with commercially minded building surveyors who combine strong technical expertise with excellent relationship-building skills.

You'll Ideally Have:

• MRICS qualification.
• Experience working within commercial building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, dilapidations, technical due diligence and project work.
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• A client-focused and commercially aware approach.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members.

Desirable

• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NBS Specification Writer and Microsoft Project.

Why Join Knight Frank?

• Work alongside some of the industry's most respected property professionals.
• Access to high-profile commercial projects and clients.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
• Collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture.
• Flexible and dynamic working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your market profile and professional network.

For more details on our UK Building & Project Consultancy team, please click here.

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.