Building Survey Lead

We’re looking for an experienced Building Survey Lead to shape and grow our specialist building surveying and structural investigation capability within our Inspection Division. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with commercial development, helping define innovative inspection services while leading complex building pathology and condition assessment projects across a wide range of sectors.

This role would suit an experienced Building Surveyor or Building Surveying professional looking to take the lead in shaping a growing specialist service while combining technical expertise with strategic influence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development of our Building Survey team and technical standards.
• Deliver and oversee complex condition surveys, structural investigations and defect diagnosis.
• Develop innovative inspection methodologies using digital technologies including drones, LiDAR and thermography.
• Support business development, bids and the creation of new inspection service offerings.
• Act as the senior technical authority for building pathology and structural issues.
• Mentor surveyors and help build a high-performing specialist team.
• Review and sign off technical reports and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial and Delivery teams to support continued business growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, Building Pathology or similar.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, CIOB, IStructE, CABE or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in condition surveys, building pathology and structural investigations.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, structural systems and building regulations.
• Experience leading technical teams or providing senior technical guidance.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting bids and client proposals.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience with digital inspection technologies is highly desirable.

Why Join Plowman Craven?

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Octopus energy electric car scheme
• Performance-related bonusProfessional membership fees and development support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme
• Flexible and remote working, role dependent
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing and mental health programme
• Employee-owned company held in an Employee Ownership Trust for the benefit of employees

For any questions, please contact recruitment@plowmancraven.com.

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