Associate Building Surveyor

Carter Jonas LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Building Consultancy team. The role involves providing a comprehensive range of surveying services to various clients, contributing to the team's growth while managing existing relationships. Ideal candidates will be chartered professionals with strong communication and technical skills, eager to take on new challenges. A competitive salary and substantial benefits package are offered, making this position an exciting opportunity for qualified surveyors.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Purchasing additional leave

Qualifications

• Chartered building surveyor with extensive industry experience.
• Ability to seek and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full building surveying service to external clients.
• Conduct Building Surveys of commercial buildings and residential properties.
• Prepare feasibility studies and advise on Planned Maintenance.
• Undertake Principal Designer role for small projects.
• Provide advice on building defects and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Technical competency

Client relationship building

Education

Chartered Surveyor qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our growing Building Consultancy team in Bristol operating for a diverse range of clients including blue chip organisations, private clients, public sector and rural estates. As an ambitious and growing business, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can establish themselves and make a significant contribution to developing this business. Your key responsibilities will include generating fees through the management and development of existing and new clients, whilst contributing towards the achievement of key objectives for the wider team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled building surveying professional looking to take on a new challenge.

The post holder will assist in generating fees through the management and development of existing and new clients, to contribute towards the achievement of the financial and other objectives of the Building Consultancy Team. This Aristotle will be focused on driving further growth and technical expertise within the office.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme.

Main tasks

• Provide a full building surveying service to the external clients of Carter Jonas and in house where required.
• Provide support and advice to other members of the Architecture and Building Consultancy Department and assist with workload sharing where necessary.
• Carry out Building Surveys of all types of commercial buildings and residential properties.
• Preparation of Schedules of Dilapidations and subsequent negotiations with opposing clients and professional representatives.
• Project management, Contract Administration and design for refurbishment, conversion and new build projects for commercial, rural and residential premises.
• Prepare and issue feasibility studies working with other disciplines as necessary.
• Undertake Principal Designer role for small projects where necessary to comply with CDM 2015 for in-house and external clients. Providing professional advice to clients and others as required.
• Provide Party Wall etc Act 1996 service to Building and Adjoining owners.
• Preparation of Schedules of Condition and subsequent negotiations with opposing client’s professional representatives.
• Prepare and advise clients on Preventative Planned Maintenance and strategies for implementing the same.
• Investigating and advising client on specific building problems / defects.
• Development Monitoring on behalf of a Landlord, Tenant or for bank lending purposes.
• Reinstatement Cost Assessment advice for a broad range of property types in locations across the UK.
• Undertaking DDA access audits.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional relevant duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team.

What will it take to be successful?

You will be a chartered building surveyor with extensive industry experience. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to seek and build relationships with new and existing clients. You will also have excellent time management skills, sound technical competence and good working knowledge of all relevant legislation. You’ll also have a clean driving license.