Building Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Home-based working

Bonus and profit-sharing

Pension scheme (3-5%)

Life assurance

CPD and training opportunities

Salary reviews

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support a multi-disciplinary team across the region.

The role is largely home-based with occasional travel to the head office, handling a varied workload in public sector housing from instruction through to completion. You will manage client relationships, deliver professional and project-based surveying duties, and enjoy ongoing support and CPD opportunities toward chartership if required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Surveying (RICS/CIOB accreditation preferred).
• Around 5 years of post-degree building surveying experience.
• Experience on both new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong technical knowledge across building surveying services.
• Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Administrator on a range of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documents.
• Undertake property inspections and condition surveys.
• Carry out site inspections and monitor quality of works.
• Attend and manage site meetings.
• Coordinate design information and project delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Client management

Independence

Organisational

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Building Surveying (RICS/CIOB preferred)

Job description

An established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to support its growing team across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.Working predominantly from home, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to take ownership of a varied workload across the public sector, particularly within housing. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable managing their own workload, progressing projects independently and maintaining strong client relationships, with occasional visits to the company's head office.

Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 DOECar allowance22 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHome-based working with occasional travel to head officeBonus and profit-sharing schemes3-5% contributory pension schemeLife assurance at four times salaryProfessional membership and subscription fees paidFully funded training and regular CPD opportunitiesRegular performance and salary reviews

Building Surveyor Job Overview

The successful Building Surveyor will join an established team delivering a range of building consultancy services across public sector housing projects. You will take responsibility for projects from initial instruction through to completion, undertaking a mixture of professional and project-based building surveying duties.The position will offer considerable autonomy, with the opportunity to manage client relationships, coordinate project delivery and provide technical guidance to less experienced colleagues where required. You will also benefit from ongoing support and professional development, including assistance towards chartership if required.The role will include:

• Acting as Contract Administrator on a range of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Undertaking property inspections and condition surveys.
• Carrying out site inspections and monitoring quality of works.
• Attending and managing site meetings.
• Managing project costs and maintaining commercial control.
• Coordinating design information and project delivery.
• Undertaking CDM Consultant / Principal Designer duties where required.
• Carrying out Party Wall Act surveys.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team.

Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline, ideally RICS or CIOB accredited.
• Ideally five years' post-degree experience within building surveying.
• Experience delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects would be advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of building surveying services.
• Previous experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work independently.
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive.
• Comfortable managing your own workload with minimal supervision.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a largely home-based position, offering autonomy, varied project exposure and the opportunity to develop their career within an established consultancy.