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Senior Building Surveyor (Investigations / Building Pathology)

Leighton Buzzard £41,000 – £50,000

Car/Allowance

Step into a role where you lead investigations—not just reports.

If you’re a

Building Surveyor or Engineer with investigation experience , or a Consultant, this is an opportunity to move into a role where you’ll

own projects, advise clients, and progress into leadership .

You’ll join a growing consultancy delivering

complex defect diagnosis and structural investigations , with real influence over outcomes—not just ticking boxes.

Why apply? Move beyond standard surveys into

specialist investigations Take

full ownership of projects

from start to finish Work on

technically challenging, varied buildings Supportive, close-knit team environment

The role

You’ll lead and deliver a range of

building investigation and pathology projects , acting as the key point of contact for clients.

Your work will include: Intrusive & non-intrusive condition surveys Defect diagnosis and root cause analysis Concrete investigations (corrosion, deterioration) Water ingress and façade issues Non-destructive testing (GPR, ultrasonic, etc.) Building investigations for repurposing and design input. Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting results. You’ll also: Produce clear, practical, client-facing reports Manage projects (programme, budget, quality) Build strong client relationships Deliver practical solutions. Plan resources, allocate tasks and monitor performance. Mentor junior team members Contribute to technical and process improvements

What we’re looking for Background in

Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, or similar Experience with

building investigations / defect diagnosis Strong reporting and client-facing skills Ready to

take ownership or step up into project leadership Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

✅ RICS / ICE / CIOB (or similar) – desirable, not essential

Who this suits A

Building Surveyor

wanting more technical/specialist work A

Consultant stuck in delivery

looking for progression Someone who enjoys

understanding why buildings fail—not just reporting it

Package £41,000 – £50,000 salary Car or car allowance Permanent 37.5 Hours per week. Monday – Friday Opportunity to invest in share scheme after 6 months 2 paid volunteering days per year Access to a

dedicated employee app

with extensive retail discounts Employee Assistance Programme Annual flu vaccinations Eyecare scheme Cycle to Work scheme Refer a Friend incentive

Apply now by emailing your CV to Nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk