Senior Building Pathology Consultant

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 environmentThe 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 (url removed)