Senior Building Surveyor | Full Time | Liverpool | From £45,000

Kier is looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join its Design team based in Speke, Liverpool.

The role is based in Speke, Liverpool, with remote working available. You will need to travel to the office from time to time.

You will deliver building surveying services across the public and private sectors. You will work on a wide range of projects, from large developments to local government frameworks.

You will carry out surveys, write reports, advise clients and support project delivery. In other words, you will do the useful technical work that stops buildings, budgets and expectations from quietly fighting in a corner.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys: Undertake building surveys across different sites and projects.
• Write reports: Produce clear reports on condition, defects, maintenance and improvement needs.
• Advise clients: Give technical advice on building matters.
• Support compliance: Advise on compliance, HSE, planning and Building Regulations.
• Design works: Help design maintenance, refurbishment, alteration and extension works.
• Prepare specifications: Write clear specifications for building works.
• Deliver projects: Manage projects through to successful completion.
• Administer contracts: Use JCT or NEC forms of contract.
• Support sustainability: Help deliver construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Build relationships: Develop strong client relationships.
• Mentor colleagues: Support and mentor junior team members.
• Support growth: Contribute to business development activity.
• Work with teams: Collaborate across the Design team and wider project teams.

About You

Kier is looking for someone with:

• Surveyor experience: Strong experience in building surveying.
• Chartered status: Chartered membership of RICS through the Building Surveying pathway, or CIOB.
• Relevant qualification: A degree in Building Surveying or a related subject.
• Minimum qualification: HNC or HND as a minimum.
• Project experience: Experience delivering projects in the public and/or private sectors.
• Survey skills: Confidence carrying out condition surveys and defect reports.
• Technical advice: Ability to provide clear advice to clients.
• Contract knowledge: Experience administering JCT or NEC contracts.
• Compliance knowledge: Understanding of compliance, HSE, planning and Building Regulations.
• Client focus: Ability to work well with clients and build trust.
• Team working: A collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Mentoring skills: Ability to support junior colleagues.
• Delivery focus: A practical approach to getting work completed to a high standard.

What Kier Offers

Kier offers:

• Salary: Starting from £45,000 per annum.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Flexible hours: Some flexibility on working hours may be available.
• Remote working: Remote working available, with occasional office travel.
• Location: Speke, Liverpool.
• Career development: Work with a respected team and develop your career.
• Project variety: Work across public and private sector projects.
• Inclusive workplace: Kier is committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Disability Confident employer: Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria may be offered an interview.
• Tailored benefits: A wide range of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.
• Top employer recognition: Kier is recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor.

About Kier

Kier is a UK construction and infrastructure business.

This role sits within the Design – Architecture sector. The team delivers technical and design-led services across a range of projects.

Kier aims to be a collaborative, trusted and delivery-focused organisation. It is also working to make its workplace more diverse and inclusive.

How to Apply

Apply online through Kier.

Please note that Kier is unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

This role requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Some roles may also need further pre-employment checks.

Applicants with convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Tips

For this Surveyor role, focus on your building surveying experience, chartered status and project delivery work. Give clear examples of surveys, defect reports, client advice, specifications and contract administration. Mention your experience with JCT or NEC, public or private sector projects, compliance, HSE, planning and Building Regulations. Keep your application clear, practical and evidence-led. The hiring team needs proof, not a heroic paragraph about being “passionate about the built environment”, charming though that phrase continues to pretend to be.