Building Surveyor

Build Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Building Surveyor in Brighton. This role involves preparing planning applications, managing inspections, and collaborating with clients to ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of construction materials, site inspections, and contract administration. A full UK Driving Licence is required. This position offers a chance to work on diverse projects, contributing to the community and ensuring high standards of construction practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of construction materials is a must.
• Experience in contract administration, particularly with JCT forms.
• Confident in report writing, particularly condition and defect reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval.
• Manage project inspections and complete reports diligently.
• Assist Senior Surveyors with contract administration duties.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types

Experience in writing specifications and schedules of works

Detailed knowledge as a contract administrator

Understanding of planning and building regulations

Site inspection experience

Confident in attending progress meetings

Ability to produce feasibility and defect reports

Experience in party wall services

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location: Brighton

Role Overview

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our clients’team in Brighton.

Working with our clients to build, maintain and develop buildings, which are not only fit for purpose, but for the good of residents and the wider community. Taking pride with creating longstanding relationships with clients and enjoy working in a collaborative way to produce the finest results.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval
• Preparation of specifications for tender, undertake tender analysis and issue tender reports
• Support Senior members of staff in undertaking the role of adjoining owner’s surveyor, building owner’s surveyor or agreed surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996.
• Ownership for the project management of specific projects to include stock condition surveys and energy performance certificates
• Support Senior Surveyors in all duties of contract administration under various forms of JCT Contracts.
• Diligently complete inspections for allocated projects within agreed timeframes.
• Undertake inspections to diagnose defects. Carry out site investigations including opening up, testing and sampling to confirm diagnosis.
• Have an eye for detail and produce accurate and timely reports incorporating the condition of buildings and recommending remedial work to be undertaken.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks within the organisation and in line with the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types
• Experience in writing preparing specifications and writing schedule of works.
• Detailed knowledge and good experience acting as a contract administrator, particularly with the JCT form
• Thorough understanding of planning and building regulations approval process
• Significant site inspection experience to monitor and record progress on active sites
• Confident in attending and chairing progress meetings with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Ability to independently produce reports including feasibility, defect, condition and defect reports
• Some prior experience of party wall services would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Competencies

Accuracy : high attention to detail

Communication: effective communication skills and adept at building relationships

Decision making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload

Proactive : anticipate and flag areas for concern

Problem solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance

Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to