Associate Building Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading building consultancy in London is seeking an experienced RICS Chartered Building Surveyor. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio, providing comprehensive building surveying services while developing client relationships. Primary responsibilities include conducting building surveys, project management for various projects, and offering expert advice to clients. The firm promotes a flexible work environment and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience as a chartered building surveyor.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and building practices.
• Clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys on various property types.
• Prepare Schedules of Dilapidations and manage negotiations.
• Project management for refurbishment and new build projects.
• Provide professional advice to clients on building issues.
• Manage performance of team and support junior members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Technical competence

Relationship building

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced RICS Chartered Building Surveyor to join our London based Building Consultancy team. The post holder will manage a varied portfolio and will be responsible for the provision of the full building surveying service to clients while also contributing to the grown of the team. 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 opportunity will be focused on driving further growth and technical expertise within the office. This role will suit someone looking for a new career challenge and with the desire to build client relations while ensuring the delivery of excellent service to all our clients.

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 and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Conduct building surveys on 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 planned preventative 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.
• Effectively manage the performance of others in the team and offer support to junior members.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.

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.