Assistant Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Building Surveying Practice has a vacancy in our Newcastle office for an Assistant Building Surveyor to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a full range of building surveying services to public and private sector clients.

The role offers varied projects, a supportive environment and clear progression for a candidate with 2+ years post-qualification experience who wants to develop towards Chartered status within a forward-thinking consultancy.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hon's) Building Surveying, RICS accredited degree.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects across sectors delivering building surveying duties.
• Maintain client relationships and project delivery with senior support.
• Assist with project management and contract administration.
• Conduct condition and measured surveys; prepare reports and specs.
• Support design and delivery of small to medium projects; due diligence surveys.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Client facing

Project delivery

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BSc (Hon's) Building Surveying

MRICS/MCIOB in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Building Surveying Practice have a vacancy in our Newcastle office covering the North region, for an Assistant Building Surveyor to work in a multi-disciplinary environment delivering a full suite of Building Surveying services. We can offer extremely varied and interesting work with a number of high-profile public and private sector clients.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team and has experience in managing client relationships and dealing with legal and technical issues.

This position would be an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Building Surveyor with 2 years plus post qualification experience, who are working towards becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor and looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking consultancy organisation.

Your role

• Working across a number of projects in different sectors and providing a range of building surveying duties.

• Local Authority/ Government agencies would be an advantage.

• Maintaining client relationships and service delivery on a project-by-project basis, with support from senior colleagues, where appropriate.

• You'll also be involved with the following:

  • Assisting with Project management and Contract Administration duties.

  • Condition and measured surveys.

  • Design and implementation of small – medium sized projects.

  • Assisting with due diligence surveys.

  • Keeping abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice.

  • Defect analysis, undertaking building surveys and producing professional reports and specifications.

  • Understand the principles of quality, safety and the environment within the management of projects.

  • Work with multidisciplinary design teams, to deliver projects, appropriate to level of experience.

About you

• BSc (Hon's) Building Surveying RICS Accredited degree or similar.

• Working towards full member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS, MCIOB or similar).

• Ability to demonstrate good all-round surveying experience, in a client facing role.

• Experienced in project design and delivery including refurbishment and extension projects, up to c£250k capex.

• Experience of both pre and post contract project management responsibilities and be able to deliver this service effectively to Clients.

• AutoCAD user as a minimum, experience of using Revit would be an advantage.

• Good team working skills and ability to communicate well at all levels.

• Prepared to travel as required.

• To liaise with senior colleagues to help build a profitable service and positive, high performing team environment.

• An understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including CDM 2015 & BSA 2023.

• An awareness of the application of standard forms of building contracts, such as JCT and NEC.

• Desirable experience would include sectors such as education, local authorities, healthcare, central government and infrastructure projects.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.