Project Building Surveyor - Cities & Places

Building Surveyor - Projects

About the role

Mace is engaged as consulting building surveyors across the Midlands, partnering with local government councils and higher education institutions to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects. The current scope includes school refurbishments, new build schools, and university capital works/reactive maintenance.

Through this programme, Mace provides end to end project/building surveying expertise — from feasibility and design stage input to technical advisory and project delivery. The focus is on creating high quality, sustainable learning environments that meet the needs of local communities while ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and long-term asset resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert project building surveying services, inspecting fabric systems for asset management and project delivery
• Coordinate teams and produce technical reports aligned with standards for regional and national programmes across public and private sector clients
• Contract administration, tender preparation and project delivery
• Complete building surveys for assessment and defect diagnosis
• Prepare professional reports and specifications
• Ensure health, safety, and quality compliance
• Apply technical expertise to resolve complex issues
• Support tenders and fee proposals
• Collaborate with internal and external teams
• Drive net zero carbon initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in construction or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of materials, technology, and defect diagnosis
• Proficient in specification writing
• Experience in contract administration, tender preparation and project delivery

Benefits

• Cash car allowance of £6,000 per annum in addition to salary
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working pattern, typically 2–3 days per week in the office or on site, with the remainder from home
• Strong emphasis on development and chartership support
• Regular mentoring for employees working towards APC
• Structured guidance from experienced surveyors
• Monthly CPD sessions

Our values

• Safety first — Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus — Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity — Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity — For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Equal opportunities

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.