Building Fabric Surveyor/Manager

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Building Fabric Surveyor/Manager
Location: London Bridge
Salary Range: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role:
We're representing a leading commercial estate management business in central London. They are seeking a Building Fabric Surveyor to lead the delivery of building fabric strategies across a high-profile estate in the London Bridge area. You will be responsible for managing condition surveys, small works projects (up to £500k), and ensuring the long-term performance and integrity of the building fabric.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage building fabric strategies, lifecycle planning, and maintenance regimes
  • Conduct comprehensive condition surveys and assessments
  • Oversee the delivery of small works and refurbishment projects (up to £500k) from inception through to completion
  • Manage budgets, timelines, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Prepare specifications, tender documents, and procurement of subcontractors
  • Monitor quality, compliance, and deliver defect-free outcomes
  • Liaise with design teams, structural engineers, M&E, and other consultants
  • Provide technical guidance, root-cause identification, and remedial strategies
  • Report to senior management on performance, risks, and opportunities
Required Skills & Experience
  • Chartered or working toward MRICS / equivalent professional accreditation
  • Proven experience in commercial building fabric / surveying roles
  • Experience managing minor works / refurbishment projects (preferably up to £500k)
  • Strong knowledge of building pathology, materials, facade systems, waterproofing, insulation, etc.
  • Excellent specification, procurement, and contract management experience
  • Solid understanding of health & safety, CDM regulations, building compliance
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership capability