Building Surveyor

Barker Associates  is an award winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We currently have a vacancy open for a  Building Surveyor  who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at our Birmingham office , subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

As a  Building Surveyor , you will be responsible for the delivery of building surveying services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assisting with conducting building condition surveys and producing clear, insightful reports for clients.
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation – including drawings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Assisting with tender submissions, contractor analysis, and the drafting of JCT construction contracts.
• Taking part in pre-contract briefings and ensuring smooth project handovers with the team.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and health & safety compliance.
• Attending client and project meetings, representing the business with professionalism and technical confidence.
• Travelling to sites and client locations as required.

Requirements

• A relevant degree or strong working experience.
• Experience working with AutoCAD.
• Working towards or hoping to achieve RICS Chartership.
• License to use drones on construction sites (Desirable).
• CSCS Card (Desirable).

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Hours: Monday to Friday8:30am - 5:00pm (finishing at 4:30 on Friday!)

Benefits

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.