Chartered Building Surveyor – Sevenoaks

Join a small, close-knit consultancy of eight, based in Kent and active across London and the South East. This role is pitched at Senior Surveyor or Associate level, with a clear route for progression — whether that’s stepping up into an Associate position or taking on a broader role within the business over time, including future equity potential.

This is a small, owner-operated practice, so you’ll benefit from genuine autonomy, flexibility and direct access to decision-making. There’s no bureaucracy or layers of sign-off — you’ll be trusted to manage your workload, build client relationships and deliver work to a high standard, with your contribution recognised and valued.

The Work

• Lead on dilapidations strategies and negotiations (pre-, mid-, post-lease)
• Manage party wall matters and all stakeholder communication
• Diagnose defects, specify remedies, and run contract administration through to completion
• Deliver core surveying services including inspections, condition surveys, due diligence and reports
• Coordinate projects, aligning budgets, timelines and quality with client expectations
• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team continues to grow

You

• MRICS with solid consultancy experience
• Operating at Senior level or already at Associate, or ready to step up
• Comfortable across both professional and project-led instructions
• Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple instructions effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with industrial or large/complex residential projects would be beneficial

Why This Role

• Salary up to £80k + benefits
• Clear progression from Senior to Associate level and beyond
• Future equity potential as part of the business’s long-term growth
• A varied workload across commercial, residential and industrial sectors
• A collaborative environment where you are trusted to get on with the job
• The opportunity to work closer to home while maintaining exposure to London projects
• Direct involvement with clients and the direction of the business, rather than sitting behind layers
• Flexibilty / hybrid working

This is a role for someone who wants to take ownership of their work, develop their client base and play a meaningful part in a growing consultancy.

Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.