Assistant Building Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

25 days' annual leave

Life insurance

Professional subscriptions paid

RICS/APC support

National exposure

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is supporting an established property and construction consultancy in Birmingham to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor.

You will contribute to a varied portfolio of Building Surveying work, gaining exposure to professional and project tasks while developing your technical knowledge. The role requires a minimum of 3 years post-degree experience, a RICS-accredited degree, and APC progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-degree Building Surveying experience.
• RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree.
• Currently working towards final APC assessment or recently sat APC.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a varied portfolio of Building Surveying instructions.
• Condition surveys and building inspections.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other professional consultants.
• Preparing specifications and schedules of work.
• Assisting with project cost control.
• Liaising and travelling nationally as required.

Skills

Client facing

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Travel Nationally

Education

RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join an established property and construction consultancy with a strong reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth within the Building Surveying team, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham office. The consultancy provides a full range of Building Surveying services to a varied client base, with projects and instructions delivered nationally. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of professional and project-based Building Surveying services.

Assistant Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience
• Car allowance 25 days' annual leavePensionHealthcare following successful completion of probationLife insuranceProfessional subscriptions paidRICS/APC supportNational project and client exposureOpportunity to develop across a broad range of Building Surveying services

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Overview

The successful Assistant Building Surveyor will join an established team and support the delivery of a varied portfolio of Building Surveying instructions. The role will provide exposure to both professional and project work, with opportunities to develop existing technical knowledge and take increasing responsibility for client delivery. The role will include: Condition surveys and building inspectionsBuilding pathology and defect diagnosisDilapidationsParty Wall mattersLandlord and Tenant workDeveloping client briefsPreparing specifications and schedules of workTechnical and statutory compliance, including Planning and Building RegulationsJCT Contract Administration, including Minor Works and Intermediate contractsSupporting project delivery from inception through to completionLiaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultantsAttending site and client meetingsPreparing reports and professional documentationAssisting with project cost controlWorking across nationally based projects and travelling as required

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years' post-degree Building Surveying experienceRICS-accredited Building Surveying degreeCurrently working towards final APC assessment or recently sat APCWorking knowledge across a range of core Building Surveying servicesStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfident and professional approach, particularly when client facingGood negotiation and interpersonal skillsStrong numeracy and attention to detailAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a wider teamFull clean UK driving licenceAccess to your own vehicleWillingness to travel nationally