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Building Surveyor

Permanent
£25,000 - £35,000 p/a
Colchester, Essex
Hybrid

Building Surveyor

Location: Colchester area
Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (39.5 hrs/week)

Are you an experienced Measured Building Surveyor with a passion for laser scanning, CAD, and BIM? Our client is a well-established UK design and survey agency, delivering first-class solutions across retail, hospitality, hospitals, schools, airports, and more. This is a field-based role with travel across the UK and Europe, working on diverse projects and capturing high-quality survey data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct measured building surveys using terrestrial laser scanning equipment across various sites.
  • Process point cloud data and produce accurate CAD drawings and BIM models.
  • Manage surveys from site handover to internal team, providing all relevant data for final deliverables.
  • Travel efficiently across the UK and Europe, coordinating multiple client jobs per week.
  • Communicate effectively with office teams, clients, and management.
  • Identify potential survey challenges and implement solutions on site.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience using laser scanning equipment for measured building surveys.
  • Proficient in point cloud processing software (e.g., Cyclone Register, ReCap).
  • Skilled in AutoCAD or Revit, drawing or modelling from point cloud data.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills, able to plan multi-site surveys weekly.
  • Excellent communication skills and professional on-site presence.
  • Full clean driving license and valid passport for UK and European travel is essential
  • Flexible to spend most of the working week away from home.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Benefits

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with 1 extra day accrued per year up to 5 years.
  • Pension scheme and death in service (4x salary).
  • Team social funds and hybrid working (2 days from home).
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Specsavers Eyecare e-vouchers for eye tests, glasses, and family contributions.

Apply now or call Julia @ Prime Appointments if you are an experienced Measured Building Surveyor with laser scanning and CAD/BIM skills looking for a dynamic, travel-based role.

Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered for this role.

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Date: 03/07/2026
Job ref: 96052_1783091507

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