Principal Surveyor (RICS Chartered)

Hybrid | National Travel | Up to £70,000 + Car (or £ value) + 20% Bonus + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent

Would suit locations: Midlands, Staffordshire etc areas to facilitate nationwide travel

We're seeking an experienced RICS‑Chartered Building Surveyor to step into a senior role leading survey activity, capital project input and asset strategy across a diverse national estate. If you have public sector or secure‑environment experience and enjoy managing people and stakeholders, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead delivery of condition surveys, defect analysis and technical reporting

* Develop repair, maintenance, lifecycle and upgrade strategies

* Oversee and support capital works and asset replacement planning

* Manage and mentor a small team of Surveyors and QS/Estimators

* Help prepare project briefs, specifications, scopes and tender documentation

* Support procurement, tender evaluation and contractor selection

* Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver estate, safety and compliance objectives

Essential Requirements

* RICS Chartered Building Surveyor - mandatory

* Strong experience in building construction, fabric and building services

* Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations

* Experience leading or managing a small surveying or technical team

* Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior levels

* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement/tender processes

* Flexibility for national travel, including overnight stays

Highly Advantageous Experience

Candidates with any of the following will stand out:

* Government or public sector estates

* MoJ, MoD, defence or justice environments

* Custodial, secure, detention or critical operational sites

* PFI/PPP or complex FM‑led estates

What's on Offer

* Salary up to £70,000

* Company car (or £ value) + 20% bonus + benefits

* Private Medical Cover

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Up to 6% pension contribution

* Extensive training, CPD support and development opportunities

* Wellbeing support, retail discounts and employee benefits

* Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for a senior or principal surveyor who wants to:

✔ Lead a team and shape surveying standards
✔ Influence capital planning and asset strategy
✔ Work across meaningful, complex and operationally sensitive environments
✔ Take on a role with visibility, responsibility and professional growth