Senior Building Surveyor

Role Summary The Dulwich Estate is looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their small and family-friendly team on a permanent basis. The post holder shall work alongside the Head of Building Surveying and the Building Surveying team to assist in all aspects of repair, maintenance, and improvement of properties on the Estate and to carry out general building surveying and estate management duties.    Key Responsibilities (detailed JD available on request)  

• Statutory compliance: working with H&S or other consultants and team members, ensure the compliance of the property portfolio in terms of CDM, Building Regulations, H&S etc
• PPM / maintenance: oversee day to day repairs and PPM contracts across the Estate
• Contract Administration / Project Management: have complete responsibility for projects from inception, specification writing, tendering through to completion including major refurbishment, external repair and redecoration or minor civil engineering schemes
• Sustainability: in conjunction with the above, progress the future proofing of the portfolio by way of specifying suitable insulation or window replacement schemes and installation of low carbon and renewable technologies
• Mentoring: mentor the junior members of the team and assist with general technical queries
• Management of consultants: oversee consultant surveyors undertaking major work schemes to the leasehold portfolio, and fire, H&S, planning etc. as required
• Defect diagnosis: undertake defect diagnosis across the Estate working with insurers, structural engineers, other specialists etc.   Core skills
• Proven track record and experience of surveying and property management
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with stakeholders and contractors or consultants
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience of working with maintaining and retrofitting traditional and post war buildings
• Track record of managing major works projects
• Evidence of continuity in previous employment / roles
• Strong MS office skills, and ability to learn and at least basic AutoCAD skills
• Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and work and act in a professional manner at all times
• Must have own car and a clean driving licence   Desirable skills
• MRICS qualification
• Experience of estate management or working client side
• Experience working with historic or listed buildings
• Proficiency using AutoCAD and experience of property management software such as MRI Qube or the Dwellant portal   Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending upon experience and qualifications                                                                                                                                         Benefits: Excellent benefits package (including generous holiday allowance, excellent pension scheme, health and dental cover, EAP, Health screening, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Professional development opportunities)   Location: The Dulwich Estate Offices are in the green Dulwich conservation area.   To Apply: Please send your CV to jobs@thedulwichestate.org.uk by 28 October 2026. The recruitment process will include an initial Teams call followed by an in-person interview.   Company Overview The Dulwich Estate is a registered charity. We are stewards of a unique neighbourhood and 1,500 acres of land. Our day-to-day work involves looking after the Estate, and preserving the character of a unique place in Southeast London. We invest income from the land and property we own to enable education for young people, provide homes for the elderly in Dulwich Almshouse, look after Christ's Chapel in Dulwich, and maintain vibrant neighbourhoods. We provide funding to seven outstanding schools, in Dulwich, Orpington, and East and Central London, either directly or through foundation trusts.   Equal Opportunity The Dulwich Estate is an equal-opportunity employer. The Estate is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.