Assistant Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days' annual leave

Pension

Healthcare after probation

Life insurance

Professional subscriptions paid

RICS APC support

National project exposure

Career development

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Birmingham is hiring an Assistant Building Surveyor to join an established Building Surveying team. You will support the delivery of a varied portfolio, involving professional and project work, with opportunities to grow technical knowledge and assume greater client-facing responsibility.

The role requires a RICS-accredited degree, 3 years' post-degree experience, APC progress, a driving licence, and willingness to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-degree Building Surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge across core Building Surveying services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and professional client-facing approach.
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition surveys and building inspections.
• Perform building pathology and defect diagnosis.
• Manage dilapidations and party wall matters.
• Handle landlord and tenant work and develop client briefs.
• Prepare specifications and schedules of works and assess compliance.

Skills

Client facing

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

APC progress or completed

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 leave
• Pension
• Healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Life insurance
• Professional subscriptions paid
• RICS/APC support
• National project and client exposure
• Opportunity 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 inspections
• Building pathology and defect diagnosis
• Dilapidations
• Party Wall matters
• Landlord and Tenant work
• Developing client briefs
• Preparing specifications and schedules of work
• Technical and statutory compliance, including Planning and Building Regulations
• JCT Contract Administration, including Minor Works and Intermediate contracts
• Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
• Attending site and client meetings
• Preparing reports and professional documentation
• Assisting with project cost control
• Working across nationally based projects and travelling as required

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' post-degree Building Surveying experience
• RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree
• Currently working towards final APC assessment or recently sat APC
• Working knowledge across a range of core Building Surveying services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and professional approach, particularly when client facing
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to travel nationally

This is a strong opportunity for an Assistant Building Surveyor looking to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and continue progressing towards Chartered status within an established consultancy.