Average Building Surveyor salary in Chelmsford

Braintree District Council has an exciting Building Surveyor opportunity to join their Property and Asset Management Team!Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HBSalary: £48,945 to £53,082 per annumJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date: 3 August 2026About Us:Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.Building Surveyor - The Role:You will work in our team providing professional asset and estate management services and deliver property management solutions for the general fund portfolio. The portfolio is mostly commercial property and land including corporate offices, leisure centres, investment property, country park estates and community centres.Building Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:- Undertake and commission a wide range of building surveying duties, including condition surveys, schedules of dilapidations, planning and building control applications, specifications, drawings, contract administration and project management- Support to the wider Asset Management Team with property-related maintenance and regulatory requirements, including the delivery of minor works and major projects within the Capital Programme- Take the lead on the design and project management of maintenance and refurbishment schemes, including instructions to contractors and consultants and attendance at site meetings, you will Commission and deliver the intelligent client role for condition surveys and planned maintenance programmes for Council property- Prepare and submit planning and building regulation applications for relevant building surveying minor works projects, appoint, co-ordinate and manage external consultants for capital and building maintenance projects and other property-related works and investigate building issues identified, commissioning specialists if requiredBuilding Surveyor - You:- Degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent qualification, as well as a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification and experience of working within established regulatory frameworks- Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and/or Chartered Institute of Building- Demonstrable technical experience and competence in estimating and surveying in construction- Experience of managing projects and contracts from inception to completion, using recognised project management techniques and systems - Good IT skills, including CAD programmes, and knowledge of JCT construction contracts- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and proactively manage your own workloadBenefits:- Flexible working- Local government pension scheme- Learning and development for all employees- Employee discounts at local businesses- Employee recognition schemes- Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membershipClosing Date: 3 August 2026Interviews will be held on Monday 17 August 2026Although our vacancy is being advertised on this job board/external website, we will never ask you to submit an application through this site. To protect your personal information, please visit our Braintree District Council site and click ‘Join our team’. You can then apply through the ‘Current Vacancies’ link.To submit your CV for this exciting Building Surveyor opportunity, click Apply today!

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for Essex. You will mainly deal with properties affected by general perils (fire, flood, storm etc) but additional subsidence experience would be useful.The RoleClaim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage and scope.Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather additional information and inform them of policy liability and scope decisions.Claim Validation: Use company tools to create repair schedules and validate variations requests based on policy terms. Be able to interpret policy wordings and apply insurer claims' handling philosophies and guidelines.Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process, from damage assessment, validation, repair scoping / scheduling, fulfilment to final report submission.Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation.Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors (e.g., asbestos, drying and restoration specialists, building contractors, etc) and provide clear instructions from the outset of the claim.Skills / QualificationsRelevant Loss Adjusting / Building Surveying experience is desired.Prior subsidence project management experience, perhaps.Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).Ideally you will be MCIOB or MRICS qualified, although this is not essential.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills. Interested applicants should apply online or forward their CVs to Dave Clements at Exchange Street Claims , ,  Job Ref: DC1058. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - exchange-street.co.uk

An modern and growing construction consultancy in Chelmsford is seeking a confident and career-driven Project Quantity Surveyor to join their collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships, and progress within a supportive and ambitious consultancy environment.The Project Quantity Surveyor's RoleThe successful Project Quantity Surveyor will become part of a close-knit Quantity Surveying and Project Management team delivering high-quality cost consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors. Projects include residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, and mixed-use developments throughout Essex, London, and the South East.Day to day, the Project Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for managing projects from inception through to completion, providing cost planning, procurement advice, contract administration support, valuations, and final account negotiations. The role offers regular client interaction and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on both new and existing commissions.This position provides clear career progression, varied project exposure, and the chance to further develop professional expertise within a growing consultancy.The Project Quantity Surveyor - RequirementsDegree in Quantity Surveying or a RICS-accredited equivalentMinimum of 3 years' cost consultancy or Quantity Surveying experienceMRICS qualified or actively working towards chartershipStrong pre-contract and post-contract experienceExcellent cost planning and procurement knowledgeExperience managing projects independentlyProfessional, confident, and client-facingStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFull UK driving licence preferredIn Return?£50,000 - £60,000Discretionary bonusHybrid/flexible working25 days annual leave + bank holidaysPension schemeProfessional membership fees paidOngoing training and developmentExposure to a varied project portfolioClear progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative team environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor seeking greater responsibility, varied projects, and long-term career progression within a respected and growing construction consultancy in Essex.Reference #DM22259Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy