Details:
- Salary: £41,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leighton Buzzard
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Senior Building Surveyor (Investigations / Building Pathology)
???? Leighton Buzzard
???? £41,000 – £50,000 + Car/Allowance
Step into a role where you lead investigations—not just reports.
If you’re a Building Surveyor or Engineer with investigation experience, or a Consultant, this is an opportunity to move into a role where you’ll own projects, advise clients, and progress into leadership.
You’ll join a growing consultancy delivering complex defect diagnosis and structural investigations, with real influence over outcomes—not just ticking boxes.
Why apply?
Move beyond standard surveys into specialist investigations
Take full ownership of projects from start to finish
Work on technically challenging, varied buildings
Supportive, close-knit team environmentThe role
You’ll lead and deliver a range of building investigation and pathology projects, acting as the key point of contact for clients.
Your work will include:
Intrusive & non-intrusive condition surveys
Defect diagnosis and root cause analysis
Concrete investigations (corrosion, deterioration)
Water ingress and façade issues
Non-destructive testing (GPR, ultrasonic, etc.)
Building investigations for repurposing and design input.
Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting results.You’ll also:
Produce clear, practical, client-facing reports
Manage projects (programme, budget, quality)
Build strong client relationships
Deliver practical solutions.
Plan resources, allocate tasks and monitor performance.
Mentor junior team members
Contribute to technical and process improvements
What we’re looking for
Background in Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, or similar
Experience with building investigations / defect diagnosis
Strong reporting and client-facing skills
Ready to take ownership or step up into project leadership
Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset✅ RICS / ICE / CIOB (or similar) – desirable, not essential
Who this suits
A Building Surveyor wanting more technical/specialist work
A Consultant stuck in delivery looking for progression
Someone who enjoys understanding why buildings fail—not just reporting it
Package
£41,000 – £50,000 salary
Car or car allowance
Permanent
37.5 Hours per week.
Monday – Friday
Opportunity to invest in share scheme after 6 months
2 paid volunteering days per year
Access to a dedicated employee app with extensive retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual flu vaccinations
Eyecare scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Refer a Friend incentive
Apply now by emailing your CV to (url removed)