Associate Director - Building Surveyor

Peel Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Building Surveyor to lead exciting projects in retail property. This role offers the chance to manage significant investments and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You will work closely with contractors and stakeholders, providing technical advice while overseeing the delivery of projects. Join a collaborative team that values professional development and offers a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about building surveying and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building surveying experience, preferably in retail.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and refurbishment of retail parks and shopping centres.
• Manage budgets for projects and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying

Professional membership with RICS

Tools

Surveying Software

Project Management Software

Job description

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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, refurbishment, and development of our retail parks and shopping centres. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent technical knowledge and strong project management skills. This is an exciting time to join the team at the start of a major investment programme with projects ranging in scale of up to £7M committed in the next 12 months.

Key Responsibilities
Working with external consultants where necessary you will undertake a wide range of activities including:

• Preparation and implementation of PPM schedules
• Input to insurance renewal / RCA process
• Contract administration
• Input to development and design process
• Ensuring projects are delivered in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Monitor and manage budgets for maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, and project documentation.
• Processing licences to alter
• Reviewing tenant fit out proposals and supervising works
• Dilapidations
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and building codes including administration of all documents for drainage, Asbestos, Fire, electrical test, lightning conductors, hydrants, sprinkler tanks to ensure all properties comply with statutory legislation.
• Undertake final inspection of tenants works to ensure all statutory undertakings are complete, certification received and acceptable.
• Liaise with contractors, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project specifications are met
• Provide technical advice and support to the property management team
• Acting as necessary as the Health & Safety coordinator for works and assessing RAMS to ensure all works are safely managed and completed. Instructing on the appointment of the CDM principle designer role where necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent in a related field
• Ideally professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building surveying, preferably within the retail property sector
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety standards, and construction practices
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using surveying and project management software

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

One of the leading infrastructure, transport and real estate investors in the UK, with collective investments owned and under the management of more than £5 billion. Established by our Chairman John Whittaker over 40 years ago, The Peel Group has grown through an ethos of recycling capital and long-term investment, gaining a reputation for visionary regeneration projects, primarily in the North of England. The Group is family-owned and our principal investments encompass land and property, transport and logistics, energy, retail and leisure.

Telephone
Venus Building, 1 Old Park Lane, TraffordCity, Manchester M41 7HA

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Investment Management

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