Building Surveyor

BUILDING SURVEYOR

Location: UK-Wide (flexible – home-based or based at one of ABP’s 21 ports, with travel as needed)

Contact: Daniah Williams MRICS | 07989 435 960 | [email protected]

Associated British Ports (ABP)is the UK’s leading and best-connected port owner and operator, with a network of 21 ports handling around a quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade. Our ports support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the UK economy annually.

We are seeking a Building Surveyor to join our dynamic Property team. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across a nationally significant and complex commercial estate. Reporting to the Lead Building Surveyor, you’ll support strategic estate management and deliver technical surveying services that underpin ABP’s operations, development, and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver building surveying services including dilapidations, condition reports, feasibility studies, and pre-acquisition surveys across a diverse multi-site portfolio
• Support the management of tenant alterations, licences, and lease events
• Assist with Reinstatement Cost Assessments and manage third-party consultants
• Produce technical reports, specifications, AutoCAD drawings, and recommendations
• Conduct drone inspections (training and certification provided if needed)
• Contribute to sustainability targets, including carbon neutrality by 2040 and MEES compliance
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, and property teams to provide technical advice and unlock value
• Help manage trackers, documentation, procurement processes, and consultant performance

To be Considered

• Experience in a building surveying environment (commercial or operational estate)
• Working towards a professional qualification (AssocRICS or MRICS) or already chartered
• Strong understanding of dilapidations and property management processes
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Proficient in IT; experience with AutoCAD and drone operations is desirable (training available)
• A collaborative, enthusiastic team player who can work independently or alongside senior surveyors

This is an exciting opportunity to join a client-side organisation with a national footprint and play a key role in maintaining and evolving one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure portfolios.

For a confidential discussion or to receive the full job description, please contact Daniah Williams MRICS on 07989 435 960 or [email protected].