Associate Building Surveyor

ICE Recruit; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Recruit is seeking a chartered building surveyor for a client in the UK insurance sector. The role begins with hands-on high-value reinstatement projects and advances to leadership as the division expands.

You will assess damage after events such as fires or floods, prepare scopes of work and reinstatement specifications, and oversee tendering and contractor appointments. The position also involves contract administration and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• At least six years building surveying experience in areas such as building pathology, construction technology, refurbishment or post loss reinstatement works.
• 2:1 or above in Building Surveying, Construction, or similar; Chartered through RICS or CIOB.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value reinstatement projects, visiting sites after fire, flood, or other events to assess damage and required reinstatement.
• Prepare scope of work and reinstatement specifications; manage tender process and contractor appointment.
• Act as contract administrator, ensuring compliance with building regulations and insurance requirements; maintain contact with landlords, insurers and loss adjusters.
• As workload grows, recruit and develop additional surveyors and gradually assume team management and operational oversight.

Skills

Building surveying

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team leadership potential

Education

2:1 or above in Building Surveying/Construction

Chartered (RICS or CIOB)

Job description

Our client, an integral part of the UK’s insurance ecosystem is looking for a chartered building surveyor to develop their high value insurance reinstatement business. This is an opportunity to join a profitable, highly regarded firm with trading advantages and client access that few, if any of their competitors enjoy. The customers and demand for this service is in place. The position offers exceptional prospects for career advancement with a leading player.

Company Overview:

A specialist British consultancy with an international presence. They employ over 150 staff, the majority of whom are chartered professionals. They provide expert advice on building & construction, civil engineering, surveying, environmental and mechanical and electrical issues. They have a reputation as a generous employer, and have very low levels of staff turnover. The business is steadily expanding in the UK and overseas.

Your Role:

The position begins with hands-on responsibility for delivering high value reinstatement projects, it will then progress into a leadership role as the insurance reinstatement division grows. In addition to the technical work - outlined below - , the successful candidate will take on the recruitment and development of additional surveyors, with scope for new team members to be based in any of our client’s ten regional offices. As the workload expands, the role will evolve to include team management and operational oversight, with promotion linked to that increased responsibility.

You will take the lead on high value renstatement projects, attending site soon after a fire, flood, building failure or impact event to assess the damage and determine what is required to make the building safe and recoverable. You will prepare the scope of work, the reinstatement specifications, and manage the tender process through to contractor appointment. Throughout each project you will act as contract administrator, ensuring compliance with building regulations, insurance requirements and the agreed designs, while maintaining regular contact with landlords, property owners, insurers and loss adjusters.

Profile Required:

At least six years building surveying experience gained in areas such as building pathology, construction technology, refurbishment or post loss reinstatement works. A good problem solver with the ability to think laterally. A 2:1 or above in Building Surveying, Construction, or similar and chartered through the RICS or CIOB. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.