Associate Building Surveyor

Workman LLP; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building consultancy firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Building Surveyor to manage various projects. The role involves building relationships with clients and stakeholders, managing multiple instructions, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in building consultancy and project management, with a proactive approach to client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing building surveying projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to collaborate with landlords and tenants on ESG initiatives.
• Proven client management skills to fulfill expectations and provide professional advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple building surveying instructions simultaneously.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Support team development and mentor less experienced members.

Skills

Building consultancy

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

TDD

Fire safety advice

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of an experienced Building Consultancy team, undertaking a wide range of responsibilities including contract and project work, as well as professional services such as TDD, dilapidations, and fire safety.

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE

Building and maintaining close professional relationships with clients, tenants, and colleagues is essential for success. Proactiveness and initiative are highly encouraged.

You will manage multiple building surveying instructions simultaneously for key clients, demonstrating your ability to work within set timelines and provide regular updates throughout the process.

Understanding client briefs and fulfilling their expectations are fundamental. Clients will rely on your professional advice and support on schedules of dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, due diligence, development monitoring, defect diagnosis, fire safety advice, and schedules of condition reports.

You may perform roles such as designer, contract administrator, project manager, or a combination of these.

Other duties include:

1. Successfully managing the project process from inception to completion.
2. Collaborating with landlords and tenants on ESG initiatives, ensuring environmentally sustainable methods and materials are advised and implemented.
3. Supporting team development by mentoring less experienced members and taking on leadership roles.
4. Developing a strategic view of the property asset lifecycle, aligned with client objectives.
5. Being available and proactive in identifying business opportunities and career progression.
6. Motivating and managing a small team of surveyors, including apprentices, graduates, and experienced surveyors, supporting their ongoing education.