Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS)

Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS)

Company: Martin Ralph Group (MRG) Location: Waterlooville / UK Wide with travel to Defence Estate sites as required

Salary: 55k-65k Sector: Built Environment / Defence Infrastructure

Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS) Role Overview

MRG is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS) to support and lead the delivery of surveying, asset management, and project consultancy services across a portfolio of Defence Estate and built environment projects. The successful candidate will provide professional surveying expertise, undertake condition assessments, manage construction and refurbishment projects, and ensure compliance with statutory, client, and Defence-related requirements.

Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS) Key Responsibilities

• Undertake building surveys, condition inspections, defect diagnosis, and asset assessments across Defence Estate properties.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, schedules of work, and planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage refurbishment, lifecycle, and capital works projects from inception through to completion.
• Provide professional advice on building pathology, compliance, maintenance strategies, and property legislation.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, project managers, and client representatives.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project reviews across secure and regulated environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements, building regulations, and Defence standards.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, and project cost control.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS) Experience & Qualifications Required

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is essential.
• Proven experience delivering building surveying services within the built environment sector.
• Experience working on Defence Estate, MOD, secure government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction methods, contract administration, and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing refurbishment, maintenance, and lifecycle projects.
• Excellent report writing, specification development, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and surveying/project management software.
• Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and building regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders within complex operational environments.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of projects undertaken by MRG within the Defence Estate, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain appropriate UK Security Clearance. Applicants must therefore be eligible to undergo security vetting and satisfy the requirements for Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
• Adaptable and capable of working within secure and regulated environments.
• Full UK driving license
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

What MRG Offers

· Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence Estate projects.
· Professional development and career progression opportunities.
· Collaborative and supportive working environment.
· Competitive salary and benefits package.
· 25 Days leave PLUS 8 bank holidays
· Long-term project pipeline within the built environment and Defence sectors.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.