Building Surveyor - #2091699

Building Surveyor

Location: Liverpool (with regional travel)

Reports to: Executive Associate

Salary: £30k - £40k depending on experience

About the Company

Sutcliffe are a well-established SME consultancy based in Liverpool, delivering multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy services across the North West and UK. With over 40 years of trusted expertise, the business prides itself on offering client-focused, technically robust, and sustainable solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and heritage.

Role Purpose

The Building Surveyor will support the delivery of professional building surveying services across a varied portfolio of projects and clients with a focus on residential premises. Through a number of frameworks and independent clients the role will involve undertaking inspections, coordinating intrusive inspections, preparing technical reports, supporting project delivery, and assisting with contract administration activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate developing technical competence across building pathology, defect diagnosis, maintenance planning, and construction contract processes, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements, and RICS professional standards.

Candidates should be capable of working independently on surveys, managing workload effectively, and producing clear, accurate, and professional technical reports. Experience undertaking RICS Level 3 Surveys is desirable, but not essential. Given the regional travel requirements a clean driving license is essential and own car is desirable.

The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

·        Undertake building inspections, and condition surveys across a range of property types.

·        Identify, record, and report on building defects, maintenance issues, and property condition.

·        Prepare technical reports, schedules of work, specifications, and feasibility studies.

·        Assist in the delivery of contract administration services and project management duties.

·        Support planned preventative maintenance programmes and lifecycle planning.

·        Assist with dilapidations, schedules of condition, and party wall matters where appropriate.

·        Maintain accurate survey data, project records, and document control systems.

·        Ensure compliance with building regulations, statutory requirements, CDM regulations, and health & safety procedures.

·        Work collaboratively with senior surveyors and project teams to deliver projects from inception through to completion.

Client & Team Support

·        Assist in client communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

·        Build positive working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and colleagues.

·        Contribute to a collaborative and professional team environment.

·        Attend meetings, site visits, and project reviews as required.

Professional Development

·        Continue developing technical knowledge aligned with RICS competencies and industry best practice.

·        Support achievement and maintenance of professional qualifications where applicable.

·        Participate in internal training, CPD activities, and professional development initiatives.

·        Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, sustainability, and innovation.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Building Inspection & Pathology

·        Experience undertaking building inspections and identifying defects.

·        Understanding of common building pathology issues and remedial solutions.

·        Ability to produce accurate inspection notes and technical reports.

Contract Administration & Specification

·        Understanding of construction contracts and contract administration processes.

·        Ability to assist with preparation of specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation.

·        Awareness of project delivery and quality assurance procedures.

Health, Safety & Compliance

·        Good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.

·        Awareness of CDM regulations and regulatory compliance requirements.

·        Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and professional practice.

Project Delivery Management

·        Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

·        Demonstrates attention to detail and quality in all outputs.

·        Supports project delivery activities with professionalism and accountability.

Client Care, Communication & Collaboration

·        Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues.

·        Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

·        Responds proactively to project and client requirements.

Commercial & Financial Awareness

·        Demonstrates awareness of project budgets, commercial considerations, and financial processes.

·        Produces accurate work with attention to detail.

·        Understands the importance of efficiency and profitability within project delivery.

Data Management & Digital Working

·        Maintains accurate project records and document management processes.

·        Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

·        Familiarity with CAD and digital document management systems desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

Essential:

·        HND/Degree in Building Surveying or related construction discipline.

·        Working towards MRICS or MCIOB status

Experience

·        Experience in Building Defect Diagnostics and Remedial Specification Work

·        Experience within a building surveying or construction consultancy environment on residential portfolios.

·        Exposure to professional building surveying services and project-based work.

·        Experience supporting or delivering surveying and contract administration activities.

Memberships

Preferred:

·        Registered and working towards chartership Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Required Certifications

Desirable:

·        CSCS Card, Health & Safety or CDM-related training.

IT Proficiency

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·        Familiarity with CAD software and document management systems desirable.

What We Offer

·        Opportunity to work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects

·        Structured career progression and professional development support.

·        Collaborative and supportive working environment.

·        Company Pension Scheme.

·        Discretionary bonus scheme.

·        Group Income Protection.

·        Group Life Assurance.

·        25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

·        Relevant Professional subscriptions paid.

·        Access to Company Benefits Portal.