Building Surveyor - Surveying & Project Management job in Durham - up to £45,000

Heritage projects, flexible working, strong project pipeline

Job Summary

Building Surveyor Job Durham is available with an established practice with a strong project pipeline. The role is within the Surveying & Project Management sector, working across heritage, healthcare, residential, and education projects. You will prepare schedules of condition, schedules of repair, reports, and client advice.

This position suits a Building Surveyor with UK experience and strong technical knowledge. You will manage projects from inception through completion, including contract administration and project management. The role includes liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, local authorities, and statutory bodies.

Building Surveyor Job Durham offers flexible working and financial support for professional memberships. You will work alongside architecture and interior design teams from concept through project completion. The position requires building pathology knowledge, client-facing skills, and clear technical judgement.

About the Company

This confidential practice has been established for over 45 years and has strong repeat business. Their workload includes heritage, healthcare, residential, and education projects across different project stages. The company offers building surveying services alongside architecture and interior design teams.

Their collaborative approach supports projects from early concept through completion and post-contract stages. The practice offers a stable environment for surveyors seeking varied work and development. You will join a team with a strong pipeline of upcoming projects across multiple sectors. The role suits someone who values technical accuracy, client service, and practical project delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules of condition and schedules of repair for varied building surveying assignments
• Write clear technical reports and advise clients on maintenance, repair, and refurbishment matters
• Manage projects from inception through completion, including contract administration and project management duties
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, local authorities, and statutory bodies across project stages
• Advise on technical challenges and provide expert guidance across a range of building types
• Support architecture and interior design teams with coordinated technical input and surveying advice
• Maintain accurate records, clear communication, and professional standards throughout project delivery

Skills & Experience Required

• BSc Hons degree in Building Surveying or an equivalent relevant building surveying qualification
• MRICS qualified or actively looking to achieve chartership through continued professional development
• Minimum of three years UK experience working within Building Surveying roles or consultancy environments
• Strong technical knowledge across building pathology, refurbishment, and construction processes
• Experience working with listed buildings and heritage projects is beneficial, but not essential
• Client-facing approach with strong interpersonal skills and confidence advising on technical matters
• Experience in contract administration and project management across building surveying assignments

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £45,000
• Financial support for professional memberships
• Hybrid work options
• Flexible start times
• Opportunity to work across heritage, healthcare, residential, and education projects

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a Building Surveyor with strong UK consultancy experience. You will be confident preparing reports, schedules, client advice, and project documentation. It suits someone with technical knowledge across building pathology, refurbishment, and construction processes.

You should enjoy managing projects, supporting contract administration, and working with external stakeholders. The position will suit someone seeking variety across heritage, healthcare, residential, and education projects.

Building Surveyor Job Durham is suited to someone with MRICS or chartership ambitions. You will need clear communication, client-facing confidence, and strong organisational skills.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time.

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Referral

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Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.

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