Building Surveyor

Norse Group; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in the UK is seeking a Building Surveyor to conduct condition surveys and oversee asbestos compliance checks. Candidates should ideally possess a degree in building surveying and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position involves a degree of autonomy, allowing for flexible work schedules and hybrid working arrangements. The successful applicant will benefit from a professional development program and various employee perks, including generous annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension and sickness scheme

Professional fees funded

Hybrid working arrangements

Access to company discounts and benefits

APC training program

Qualifications

• Ideally have a degree in a building surveying related subject.
• At least 3 years’ experience in building fabric condition surveying.
• Hold a minimum of a P402 asbestos qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed condition surveys and asbestos compliance checks.
• Prepare schedules of condition and dilapidation claims.
• Check the condition of known ACMs listed on asbestos registers.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Building regulations knowledge

Asbestos compliance knowledge

Independent working

Education

Degree in building surveying

Job description

Building Surveyor

Exeter

Up to £44,149

37 Hours per week

South West Norse is part of the Norse Group, a national, award‑winning property consultancy delivering services to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. We offer local delivery supported by national capability.

With Offices in Exeter, South West Norse are dedicated to delivering professional services across a range of property management disciplines including; building surveying, architectural design, M & E engineering, project management and estate management.

The role will be based in our modern open plan office on the outskirts of Exeter with its very good access off the M5 corridor making for an easy commute. We also employ an agile and flexible working strategy allowing staff to work some days at home and flex their working patterns. By its nature the role will also involve a high degree of site based survey work mainly throughout Devon.

Main Responsibilities:

South West Norse is recruiting a Building Surveyor to carry out detailed Condition surveys and asbestos compliance checks on buildings.

Asset condition surveys form the basis of our clients targeting their limited funds on priority issues and for attracting essential funding for much needed repairs, maintenance and improvements. The type of survey can be varied and the Candidate may also be required to prepare schedules of condition, dilapidation claims, planned maintenance programmes and preparation of technical reports. The type and range of property to be surveyed is varied and includes corporate buildings, depots, schools, libraries, let tenanted farms, etc. The Candidate should have knowledge and understanding of the RICS guidance ‘Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property’, ‘Surveying Assets in the Built Environment’, and other RICS guidance.

The role will also involve checking the condition of known ACM’s listed on existing asbestos registers. The candidate will need a basic P402 asbestos qualification or at least be prepared to train for the qualification ASAP. The role does not involve taking asbestos samples, however we need to demonstrate to our customers that our surveyors have the competence to assess the condition of known items.

The role will require frequent travel and remote working, mainly within Devon. The Candidate will have a high level of autonomy to plan their own programmes of work and site visits.

Our successful candidate:

• Ideally have a degree in a building surveying related subject and will be working towards a Chartered Membership the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in building fabric condition surveying in commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of the Building Regulations, Health & Safety and other relevant construction and building surveying related legislation.
• Hold a minimum of a P402 asbestos qualification.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate with all levels of internal and external parties.
• Ability to work independently with minimal support or within a large multi-disciplinary team

Our Offer:

We can support your pursuit of industry recognised qualifications and memberships, as well as give you the chance to continuously take on new projects in a commercial environment, rewarding you for your progression. We have an APC training programme in place for those Surveyors looking to become Chartered.

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and sickness scheme
• Professional Fees are funded
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to company discounts and benefits
• Access to the RICS Professional Qualification Support Package
• Along with the above, we constantly strive to offer support and development opportunities to all of our staff, so you will be encouraged to grow within the role.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.