Associate Building Surveyor

Capita; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting is seeking an experienced Associate Building Surveyor to lead a new team in London. This role involves team leadership, business development, and managing professional surveying work. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications and a proven track record in building surveying, along with excellent client management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

23 days’ holiday, rising to 27

Paid day out for volunteering

Auto-enrolment pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Generous parental leave

Discounts and health & wellbeing offers

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience in building surveying.
• Experience in line management and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and lead a team of Building Surveyors.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage and deliver projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Team Leadership

Business Development

Client Management

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB

Job description

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We are recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Associate Building Surveyor to manage and lead a new team of Building Surveyors in the South of England.

This role involves team leadership, business development, and professional/project surveying work. It offers an opportunity for the right candidate to build their own team, client base, and workload, with support from established teams in the North.

Job Title

Associate Building Surveyor

Job Description

What you'll be doing :

1. Team Leadership:
   • Build, manage, and lead a team of Building Surveyors, ensuring effective collaboration with existing teams in the North.
   • Provide mentorship and line management to junior surveyors, fostering their professional growth.
2. Business Development:
   • Identify and develop new business opportunities, including preparing bids.
   • Prepare fee proposals and introduce new clients to Capita's services.
   • Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
3. Professional & Project Surveying Work:
   • Undertake building surveys, party wall work, dilapidations, fire safety advice, and reinstatement cost assessments, depending on experience.
   • Manage and deliver projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet client requirements and are within budget and timeframes.
4. Financial Management:
   • Manage monthly fee targets to achieve financial goals.

What We're Looking For

• Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB, or similar, including a degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• Proven post-qualification experience in building surveying.
• Experience in line management and mentoring.
• Track record in business development and client management.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £70,000.
• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27, with options to buy extra leave.
• Paid day out for volunteering or charity work.
• Auto-enrolment pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and generous parental leave.
• Various benefits including discounts, health & wellbeing, travel, and tech offers.
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career across Capita, supported by a network of professionals across sectors. We aim to create a supportive environment for your growth and success.

What We Hope You’ll Do Next

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Equal Opportunities

Capita is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and working environment. We welcome discussions on any adjustments needed during recruitment. Contact us at [e-mail] or call 07784 237318. For more info, visit the Capita Careers website.

For questions unrelated to adjustments, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting