Assistant Building Surveyor

EA Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy in Colchester is looking for an Assistant Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will work independently across various tasks from project inspections to contract administration and completion. Ideal applicants should have a strong understanding of JCT contracts, building defects, and be skilled in CAD. This position offers a diverse workload, opportunities for career progression, and a competitive salary within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Building Surveying role.
• Proven ability to manage workload and deliver projects without close supervision.
• Sound understanding of building pathology and defect diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and preparing scopes of works for building projects.
• Preparing detailed works schedules with NBS specifications.
• Administering building contracts and issuing payment certificates.

Skills

Building Surveying experience

Project management

JCT contracts knowledge

Building pathology understanding

CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience to join our growing team. Chartered status is not essential, however the successful candidate must be confident working independently and unsupervised across a varied workload.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from initial inspections through to contract administration and completion, across small to medium-sized building and civil engineering works.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and preparing scopes of works for a variety of building projects
• Preparing detailed works schedules with reference to NBS specifications
• Setting up and managing contract documentation using the JCT online platform
• Advising on and implementing appropriate procurement routes for small to medium-sized contracts, including some civil engineering works
• Administering building contracts, including issuing payment certificates, notices, and final accounts
• Diagnosing building defects and preparing clear, concise technical reports
• Undertaking planned and preventative maintenance inspections, reporting findings and managing resulting works
• Producing and amending basic CAD drawings and details as required

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years' experience in a Building Surveying role
• Proven ability to manage workload and deliver projects without close supervision
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration procedures
• Sound understanding of building pathology and defect diagnosis
• Experience delivering insurance loss reinstatement works (desirable but not essential)
• Competent user of CAD for basic drawing and detailing
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What We Offer

• A varied and interesting workload
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package