Principal Building Surveyor (Building Construction)

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England; roles are available across multiple offices in the North and Midlands, UK. Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Salary: £68,000–£71,000 per year

Company

hirify.global operates in financial services and provides services related to building, construction and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership, expert advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Lead complex building surveying commissions and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project budgets and commercial outcomes.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings and schedules of work.
• Act as Contract Administrator, oversee contract delivery and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, planning requirements and CDM 2015.
• Act as Principal Designer when required, manage project risks and mentor junior colleagues.
• Engage with clients and support business development and work-winning activities, including MOD and MOJ condition-surveying projects.

Requirements

• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional institution.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in building surveying consultancy.
• Broad expertise in condition surveys, defect diagnosis, measured surveys, dilapidations, Party Wall matters and specification writing.
• Strong knowledge of building construction technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 office days and 2 remote days.
• Most work is conducted from the office or home, with minimal site visits.
• Opportunity to provide mentoring and professional development support to junior colleagues.