Our client, a prestigious and historic organisation, is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their in-house team. This rare and exciting client-side opportunity offers the chance to work across two of the country's most distinguished private estates, featuring heritage properties, listed buildings, and historically significant landscapes. The estates are located in Surrey and Middlesex, with the primary office based near Guildford and regular visits required to a second estate near Richmond.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to work in a unique environment, managing and preserving historically significant assets within a prestigious organisation.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have prior experience as a Building Surveyor or Estates Manager / Surveyor. Will be familiar with overseeing contractors & project work. Professional qualification (RICS, CABE, CIOB, CIAT) preferred but by no means essential, full support can be provided.

Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary: £40k - £50k DOE
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Mileage allowance for business travel
Contributory pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Prestigious and supportive working environment
39-hour working week (Monday to Friday)Building Surveyor Job Overview

Preparing specifications, plans, and obtaining quotations for building projects in conjunction with consultants
Project management of repairs, refurbishments, and capital works including cost control
Organising and managing day-to-day repairs and maintenance using both in-house staff and external contractors
Preparing and managing annual budgets in conjunction with senior management
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations including CDM 2015
Preparing planned maintenance programmes and managing compliance records
Dealing with Building Regulations and other statutory compliance matters
Supporting maintenance teams across estate properties, including listed and heritage assetsBuilding Surveyor Job Requirements

Professional qualification (RICS, CABE, CIOB, CIAT) preferred but by no means essential
Experience working with historic and listed buildings preferred
Minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a Building Surveyor or Estates Manager / Surveyor
Strong project management, budgeting, and cost control skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
CAD ability desirable but not essential
Full UK driving licence
Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative approach
Willingness to travel the Richmond area 1-2 times a weekThis is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to work in a prestigious, client-side role across a diverse and historic property portfolio.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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