Building Surveyor

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Billericay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Intermediate Building Surveyor/Project Manager to join their growing team in Billericay. This role focuses on delivering construction and project management services within the education sector, providing opportunities for professional development, including APC support for MRICS qualification.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Car contribution

Holiday package: 22 days (+BH + Christmas closure)

Progression unique to the role

Chartership support

Company social events

Business travel expenses paid

Salary sacrifice electric/hybrid car scheme

Salary sacrifice ‘Cycle to work’ scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Surveying consultancy environment.
• Experience with education projects preferred.
• Proven experience in project management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Handle project management, contract administration, and employer’s agent duties.
• Conduct site inspections and provide progress reports.
• Chair meetings and manage defect analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Administration

Team-Oriented

Adaptability

Continuous Improvement

Education

RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

Job description

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Remuneration: Starting salary £30,000 - £50,000 per annum. Annual bonus scheme. Car contribution. Holiday package: 22 days (+BH + Christmas closure). Progression unique to the role. Chartership support. Pension. Company social events. Business travel expenses paid. Salary sacrifice electric/hybrid car scheme. Salary sacrifice ‘Cycle to work’ scheme.

Working hours: – 5pm

Start: Asap

Hays is excited to be working in partnership with Academy Estate Consultants, a privately owned Building Consultancy providing comprehensive professional services predominantly within the education sector.

At Academy Estate Consultants, you will join a culture focused on creating inspiring and sustainable spaces. The organisation thrives on building strong relationships by understanding their clients' challenges, sharing their vision, and helping transform potential into reality. They focus on maximising efficiencies to save time and money for their clients.

Due to ongoing success and growth, the Academy Estate team is looking to expand its professional Surveying and Project Management department by recruiting intermediate Surveyors/Project Managers responsible for procuring and delivering a wide range of construction, mechanical, and electrical projects. These include, but are not limited to, new build schemes, fire door renewals, cladding and window renewals, new heating and ventilation systems, electrical distribution (power, lighting), fire alarm renewals, laboratory refurbishments, and drainage replacements.

As an Intermediate Building Surveyor/Project Manager, you will handle project management, contract administration, and employer’s agent duties mainly for education clients. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, condition surveys, defect analysis, measured surveys, specification writing, contract administration, and project delivery. You will conduct site inspections, chair meetings, and provide progress and financial reports. Senior roles are available with additional responsibilities.

APC support and mentoring are provided for those aiming for MRICS qualification. Benefits include annual holiday entitlement, pension contributions, a competitive salary, participation in an annual bonus scheme, and staff social events.

To succeed in this role, you should hold an RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree (or similar), with experience in a Surveying consultancy environment. Experience with education projects is preferred. Proven experience in project management and contract administration is essential. You should be motivated, positive, and team-oriented. The role involves office work and site visits. You need to be forward-thinking, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. A driving license and access to a vehicle are required, and you should live within a reasonable distance of Billericay, Essex.

For more information about the role and organisation, please contact Laura Kittle, the retained consultant working with Academy Estate Consultants, at 01245 782130.