Do you have a background in construction, building maintenance, or technical asset management, with experience inspecting and assessing existing buildings? If so, this role as a Building Surveyor / Property Inspector could be your next career step.
As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for assessing the technical condition of a wide variety of buildings, including offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial properties. You will carry out inspections in accordance with the NEN 2767 and/or BOEI methodologies and translate your findings into clear, well-founded reports.
Your goal is to provide clients with a complete understanding of the condition of their real estate assets. Based on your inspections, you will prepare maintenance recommendations and contribute to the development of Long-Term Maintenance Plans (LTMPs/MJOPs), including financial forecasts. In doing so, you help organizations gain better control over maintenance, risks, and future investments.
What does your work look like?
This role combines fieldwork with office-based activities.
On inspection days, you will independently visit sites to assess buildings and document their technical condition. You will record building elements using our digital inspection software.
On office days, you will process inspection data, prepare technical reports, and develop Long-Term Maintenance Plans (MJOPs). You'll work on a diverse range of projects throughout the Netherlands, ensuring that no two weeks are the same.
You will have considerable freedom in organizing your work and will be responsible for planning and managing your own projects.
What will you do?
- Inventory and inspect building components and structures
- Perform condition assessments in accordance with NEN 2767 and/or BOEI
- Identify, assess, and document defects and maintenance risks
- Record inspection data using digital inspection software
- Prepare technical reports and Long-Term Maintenance Plans (MJOPs)
- Translate inspection findings into maintenance recommendations and cost estimates
- Independently plan and carry out inspection activities
- Collaborate with colleagues in building consultancy and real estate advisory services
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and the continuous improvement of working methods
Why join us?
- A varied role combining field inspections and technical analysis
- High level of autonomy and responsibility
- No emergency call-outs or reactive maintenance work
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of buildings and projects
- Strong combination of practical work, analysis, and consultancy
- Opportunities to broaden or specialize your expertise over time
- Small, close-knit team with short communication lines and a strong culture of knowledge sharing
- Competitive salary based on experience (€3,500–€5,000 gross per month)
Company car, including private use - A high degree of flexibility and autonomy in organizing your work
- Diverse projects across the Netherlands (and occasionally Belgium)
- No on-call duties or irregular service work
- Training and development opportunities in MJOP preparation and inspection methodologies
- Career progression opportunities towards Senior Building Surveyor or Property Consultant
- A small, collaborative team with short communication lines and extensive knowledge sharing
About us
Planon Building Management is a subsidiary of Planon BV and consists of a team of 25 enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about their work. We are a young, dynamic, and close-knit organization where collaboration and enjoyment go hand in hand.
As a market leader in building inspections and inspection software, we are continuously evolving, with growth and innovation at the heart of our business. Our approach is strongly driven by data and AI, enabling us to work smarter, more efficiently, and further strengthen our position in the market.
We continuously improve our services by embracing the latest industry developments and innovations. We actively contribute to leading industry organizations, including the NEN Committee and the NVDO (Dutch Association for Maintenance Professionals). In addition, we develop our own proprietary inspection and Long-Term Maintenance Planning (MJOP) software.