Building Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the education sector seeks a Building Surveyor for a hybrid role based in Bury St Edmunds. This position focuses on managing projects in the academy industry, offering a strong APC training programme and excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

APC training programme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4-5 years post-graduate experience as a Building Surveyor.
• Experience in the education sector ideal.
• Driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide estate support to trusts and schools.
• Prepare condition surveys and reports.
• Conduct regular health and safety audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Education

BSc degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

A Building Surveyor vacancy in East Anglia with a specialist consultancy working in the education sector. This position supports a hybrid model, split between working from home and Bury St Edmunds office.

Work as a part of a small supportive team on exciting projects in the academy industry.

Benefit from a strong APC training programme and great career progression opportunities.

The primary focus of this Building Surveyor role will be on education estate projects. They will range between 50k to 2 million pounds. The employer specialises in education Funding, Strategic Estate Advice & Construction Delivery for Schools, Academies and Colleges.

You'll primarily work on projects across East Anglia, as well as Bedford and Hertfordshire.

This is a hybrid role, with an office in Bury St Edmunds.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide estate support to trusts and schools, ranging from estates strategy advice to project delivery services
• Prepare condition surveys and reports, detailing the current state of a building and recommending necessary remedial work.
• Ensure that projects comply with all relevant building codes, health and safety regulations, and educational facility guidelines.
• Conduct regular health and safety audits
• Advise on Refurbishment works to existing buildings I.e. Roofing replacement, fire alarm works, fire door replacement, safeguarding works etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4-5 years of post-graduate experience as a Building Surveyor
• Previous experience in the education sector would be ideal
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Keen eye for detail to identify potential issues and ensure work meets all required standards and specifications
• Ability to negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and other parties to achieve the best outcomes for projects.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard software and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Driving license and access to a car.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a planning and funding consultancy that provides a broad range of property project management and advisory services within the education sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor to grow and develop their skills in a supportive environment.

More details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary £35-£40k (Depending on experience)

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position

07441 343 671
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

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