Chartered Building Surveyor – Essex

About the role

We are seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join a leading building consultancy in Essex. You will manage a varied portfolio, diagnosing defects, preparing costed schedules of works, and overseeing repair projects for insurers, loss adjusters, policyholders, and private clients.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct detailed defect diagnosis surveys and prepare costed schedules of works
• Oversee repair projects from inception to completion, ensuring high‑quality outcomes
• Work across a diverse caseload for loss adjusters, insurers, policyholders, and private clients
• Manage projects in line with CDM regulations and JCT contract requirements
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards and uphold professional ethics
• Collaborate effectively with team members while working independently when required
• Ensure adherence to client contractual requirements, SLA’s, and KPI’s

Required profile

• Experienced Building Surveyor with sound knowledge of building surveying principles
• Insurance claims experience desirable
• RICS qualification preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and investigative skills
• Experience with JCT contracts, including managing variations, payments, and key milestones
• Full UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Required skills

• JCT contracts
• CDM regulations
• Building surveying

What we offer

• Enhanced contributory pension
• Performance‑related bonus
• Flexible benefits package
• Enhanced family leave
• Electric car scheme
• Voluntary benefits schemes
• Birthday holiday
• Share purchase scheme with interest‑free loans