Senior Building Surveyor

Amey is hiring a Senior Building Surveyor in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amey.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Rics, building surveying and defect diagnosis.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Delivers professional and project-based building surveying services, condition surveys, and defect diagnoses as a Senior Building Surveyor.

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The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Building Surveyor to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK. The Role As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will deliver a range of professional and project-based building surveying services across a variety of sectors and client environments. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical advice and support on building surveying commissions, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also support client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities as part of the wider Advisory team. Key responsibilities include:

Deliver professional building surveying services including condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations and Party Wall matters.
Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, schedules of work and project documentation.
Assist in the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and capital works projects from inception through to completion.
Act as Contract Administrator and provide project management support where required.
Prepare specifications for remedial and improvement works and support their delivery on site.
Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers, providing professional advice and technical support.
Support the management of project programmes, budgets and risks to ensure successful delivery.
Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams across a variety of sectors and operational environments.
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, statutory requirements and industry best practice.
Support duties associated with the Principal Designer role where appropriate.
Undertake site inspections, surveys and temporary site-based assignments where required.
Assist with the preparation of bids, fee proposals and framework submissions.
Share technical knowledge and provide informal mentoring and support to junior colleagues.
Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to support future business growth.
Promote health, safety and wellbeing throughout all project activities.

What you will bring to us

Professionally qualified with a relevant degree and Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional institution, or working towards chartership.
Experience within a building surveying consultancy environment.
Proven experience delivering professional and project-based building surveying services.
Experience across key building surveying disciplines including defect diagnosis, condition surveys, measured surveys, dilapidations, Party Wall matters and specification writing.
Good understanding of building construction technology and building pathology.
Knowledge of contract administration and project delivery processes.
Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Familiarity with duties associated with the Principal Designer role.
Working knowledge of Building Regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
Competent in relevant surveying software and technical reporting systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project stakeholders.
Good commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and financial controls.
Understanding of project-related health, safety and welfare requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence.

Desirable

Experience working across Public Sector, Commercial, Defence, Justice, Education, Highways or Rail environments.
Experience delivering projects within multidisciplinary consultancy teams.
Experience supporting bid submissions and business development activities.
Experience acting as Contract Administrator on refurbishment or maintenance projects.
Experience mentoring graduates or junior surveyors.
Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

Career Development In this role, you will continue to develop your technical and professional expertise while working on a diverse range of projects and sectors. You will have opportunities to broaden your building surveying experience, work alongside experienced technical specialists, support junior colleagues and progress towards recognised technical and professional excellence within the business.

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How we rate this

Senior Building Surveyor at Amey rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior Building Surveyor is an open job at Amey.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Birmingham, B4 6AT.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amey. Apply on Amey

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Building SurveyingDefect DiagnosisDilapidationsProject ManagementRics

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Tell me about a project where project management was part of your work. What did you do?
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