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Cahill Design Consultants Ltd • Colchester

Building Surveyor (5+ years of experience)

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  £48,000 – £52,000 per annum
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

Deliver a full range of professional building surveying services, including: 

  • Condition surveys and defect analysis 

  • Technical due diligence 

  • Planned maintenance schedules 

  • Dilapidations (both landlord and tenant) 

  • Party wall matters 

  • Contract administration and project management 

  • Lead and manage small to mid-scale projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget 

  • Prepare and review specifications, tender documentation, and reports 

  • Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, and consultants 

  • Support the Principal Building Surveyor on complex or large-scale projects 

  • Provide mentorship or technical guidance to junior team members where relevant 

  • Ensure work complies with current regulations, standards, and internal QA processes 

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in building surveying 

  • RICS Chartered (MRICS) preferred or actively working toward chartership 

  • Strong understanding of building pathology, construction methods and project delivery 

  • Good knowledge of the Building Safety Act and its application in practice 

  • Proven experience managing projects from concept through to completion 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Strong client relationship management abilities 

  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset 

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively 

Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 14 weeks full pay / 10 weeks half pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 6 weeks full pay
Adoption leave – 6 weeks full pay for primary carer 6 weeks bonding leave
Wellbeing allowance – Upto £100 p/m
Buy or sell annual leave – upto 15 days
L&D budget – 12 paid study days every year because we are serious about supporting your professional development
Dog friendly office
Mental health platform access
Life insurance
Time off in-lieu
Teambuilding days
Cinema discounts
Optional unpaid leave
Bank holiday swaps
Cycle to work scheme
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Salary sacrifice
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Shared parental leave
Open to part time work for some roles
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Pregnancy loss leave
Neo-natal leave
Annual bonus
Study support
Professional subscriptions

Working at Cahill Design Consultants Ltd

Company employees

17

Gender diversity (male:female)

76:24

Funding levels

N/A

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