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Building Surveying - Education (London)

Arcadis
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Negotiable
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a global team of over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. We are seeking a talented Building Surveyor to join our established London-based team, working with a diverse range of education sector clients including universities, schools, trusts, and government bodies. You will be responsible for delivering capital projects and undertaking condition surveys throughout the UK, managing a varied portfolio and often working on multiple projects simultaneously. Collaboration within larger teams and building strong client relationships will be key to ensuring exceptional service delivery. Excellent organisational skills are essential to consistently meet project deadlines and align work with cost forecasts, supporting the successful and profitable delivery of each project.

Role Accountabilities
The main objective of this position is the effective management and execution of capital works across educational properties. You will be entrusted with considerable responsibility, providing opportunities to develop both leadership and technical skills and advance your career within a forward-thinking, specialist team. Key tasks include overseeing professional consultancy assignments such as condition surveys and occasional dilapidations. You will facilitate clear communication at every project stage to ensure all relevant information is available to drive successful outcomes. Partnering with Project Managers and Team Leaders, you will support efficient financial management and deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. Regular, detailed progress updates to the Sector Director will ensure transparency and accountability. Mentoring and supervising junior surveyors will also be an important part of your role, contributing to team development.

Why Arcadis?
At Arcadis, we believe everyone’s contribution matters. We pioneer a skills-based approach, empowering you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact. You will do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join us to make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their best self to work. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We believe diverse teams with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to how we improve quality of life, supported by six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Requirements

Experience
Degree in Building Surveying or relevant field. Ideally MRICS accredited or actively pursuing chartership. Strong technical proficiency with multidisciplinary experience. Proven history of successfully delivering projects. Skilled in risk management and maintaining high standards of quality. Good awareness of issues and challenges faced by education sector clients.

About you
Strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills. Adaptable and able to work within tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective client relationships. Motivated to mentor and support junior surveyors. Committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.

Qualifications
Degree in Building Surveying or relevant discipline. MRICS accreditation preferred or actively pursuing chartership.

Expiry date: 15/08/2026
Building Surveying - Education (London)
Company:
Arcadis
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London