Location
London or Manchester office

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our Surveying Advisory Business Unit is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to support the delivery of technical advisory services including technical due diligence reviews, asset condition surveys, and lifecycle/maintenance assessments. You will provide expert independent advice to lenders, investors, government departments, and local authorities within the property and construction sectors.

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will take responsibility for service delivery, contribute to the growth and success of the team, and deliver a high standard client-facing advisory service. Your work will involve conducting various building surveys and project work for a diverse client base including major investors, funders, developers, asset operators, national government agencies, local authorities, and healthcare trusts.

The Surveying Advisory team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group comprising building surveyors, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineers, and facilities management professionals. Together, we provide a comprehensive range of services to clients such as equity investors, debt financiers, management companies, construction firms, developers, and government organisations. We manage technical and commercial risks associated with infrastructure and real estate projects, leveraging global expertise and commercial acumen to deliver market-leading consultancy services with a global presence.

Join us to be part of a multi-award-winning consultancy and help shape a better future through your expertise and commitment.

Experience
- Inspecting and reporting on operational assets in sectors such as education, healthcare, defence, and purpose-built student accommodation
- Undertaking technical due diligence assignments for investors, lenders, asset owners, and public-sector clients
- Working within multidisciplinary teams alongside MEP engineers, quantity surveyors, fire engineers, and project managers
- Supporting clients on PPP/PFI expiry programmes, handback reviews, and residual life assessments (advantageous)
- Understanding Project Agreements, lifecycle obligations, and asset condition provisions within PPP/PFI contracts (advantageous)
- Experience in defence or secure environments (advantageous)

About you
- Commercially aware with understanding of project profitability, fee management, and client relationship development
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including interpretation of survey data, lifecycle information, and asset registers
- Ability to contribute to business development activities such as bids, proposals, networking, and client engagement
- Self-motivated to achieve WSP’s vision, values, and objectives as well as those of our clients
- Committed to delivering high-quality, timely services and contributing to team and business unit goals

Qualifications
- Newly Chartered Building Surveyor or working towards MRICS qualification with demonstrable post-graduation experience