Building Surveyor

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £42,000+

Hybrid working

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Hoop Recruitment is supporting a respected not-for-profit organisation in Bristol and Bath to recruit a Building Surveyor. You will survey domestic properties, prepare drawings, manage contracts and ensure compliance with planning, building regulations and CDM.

The role covers Bristol and Bath with hybrid working. The successful candidate will have an HNC/HND in Building Surveying or related field, CAD proficiency, and experience managing residential projects and building contracts, with a

Qualifications

• Essential: HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Surveying, Interior Architecture or Construction.
• Proven experience using CAD software to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Experience delivering domestic residential projects requiring planning permission, building regulations approval and CDM compliance.
• Experience managing building contracts and overseeing external contractors from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with a customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between Bristol and Bath; Enhanced DBS check.
• Desirable: experience with DFG projects, Decent Homes/HHSRS, energy efficiency, health & safety training, heritage projects.

Responsibilities

• Survey domestic properties to identify repair, maintenance and adaptation requirements with cost estimates.
• Produce CAD drawings, designs and specifications to support planning and building control applications.
• Prepare schedules of work, obtain/assess contractor quotations and administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from survey through completion, overseeing contractor safety and quality per CDM regulations.
• Provide professional advice on repairs, alterations and adaptations, ensuring compliance with planning and regulations.
• Collaborate with Case Workers, Local Authorities, planning bodies, inspectors and contractors to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Customer-focused approach

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Permanent | Bristol & Bath | Hybrid Working | Salary £42,000+

Are you a qualified Building Surveyor looking for a role where your expertise genuinely changes lives?

Hoop Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected not-for-profit organisation in the search for a Building Surveyor to join their friendly and dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical knowledge to help older, vulnerable and disabled people remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Covering Bristol and Bath, you'll work closely with Case Workers to deliver repair, maintenance and adaptation projects from initial survey through to completion. This is a varied role where you'll manage your own projects, build strong relationships with customers and contractors, and make a real difference every day.

The Role

• Survey domestic properties to identify repair, maintenance and adaptation requirements, providing practical recommendations and cost estimates.
• Produce CAD drawings, designs and specifications to support planning and building control applications.
• Prepare schedules of work, obtain and assess contractor quotations and tenders, and administer building contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from survey through to completion, monitoring contractors to ensure work is delivered safely, to a high standard and in line with CDM and Health & Safety requirements.
• Provide professional advice on repairs, alterations, renovations, extensions and adaptations, ensuring compliance with planning legislation, building regulations and sustainability standards.
• Work collaboratively with Case Workers, Local Authorities, planning bodies, building inspectors, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for customers.

About You

You'll be an experienced Building Surveyor with a passion for delivering high-quality projects and excellent customer service.

Essential:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Surveying, Interior Architecture or Construction.
• Proven experience using CAD software to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Experience delivering domestic residential projects requiring planning permission, building regulations approval and compliance with CDM .
• Experience managing building contracts and overseeing external contractors from project inception through to completion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel frequently between Bristol and Bath .
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

• Desirable:
• Experience delivering Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) projects or domestic adaptations for disabled and vulnerable homeowners.
• Knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and energy efficiency or retrofit measures.
• Health & Safety qualifications or additional training.
• Experience working with listed buildings and heritage properties.

What's in it for you?

• Salary from £42,000+
• Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation where your work has a genuine and lasting impact on people's lives

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll see projects through from start to finish while helping people remain safe and independent in their homes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Hoop Recruitment for a confidential conversation.