Building Surveyor

British Land; Ealing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Building Surveyor to manage property maintenance and deliver high-quality consultancy services. This role involves conducting inspections, managing budgets, and providing technical advice to ensure the highest standards of property maintenance. Candidates should possess a technical understanding of construction practices and ideally have RICS qualifications. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering sustainable outcomes and enhancing career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Technical understanding of construction technology is essential.
• 1+ years of experience with building regulations and legislation.
• Proficient in report writing and defect investigation.

Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance programs and ensure compliance.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and façades.
• Manage projects ensuring specifications are met and value for money.

Skills

Technical Understanding of construction technology

Report Writing

Project Management

Defect Investigation

Asbestos Awareness

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NQ/1-year PQE RICS

Job description

Key member of the in-house British Land Building Surveying Team who proactively manages the maintenance of the fabric of the properties under management to the highest possible standards. What You'll Do Provide independent technical advice, support, project management and budget advice on a consultancy basis to non-technical Property Managers. Deliver all services with a professional, impartial approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the British Land Planned Preventative Maintenance Programme, ensuring maintenance records, sign-off and external audit is correctly carried out - "the bespoke 20% Survey regime".
• Hold recorded periodic meetings with the Property Manager of each office building and/or estate.
• Carry out regular building façade and roof inspections to ensure they are maintained and cleaned to the specified standard.
• Provide technical options and make considered recommendations for each remedial requirement.
• Specify, tender and project manage new and remedial works. Ensure works are executed to the correct specifications and deliver value for money.
• Assist Property Managers in compiling the annual Fabric Maintenance Budget, based upon an individual maintenance plan generated for each building/ estate. Support each Property Manager in monitoring expenditure against budget-PPM Plan.
• Investigate defects;
• Recommend remedial works and manage resulting project works.
• Provide Life Cycle budgeting and cost in use data.
• Assisting Property Managers in obtaining complete and accurate as-built records at Practical Completion and Handover of any project (new build or refurbishment).
• Review Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Documentation ensuring updates after major alterations.
• Support Property Managers with complex / major loss material damage insurance claims.
• Identify all maintenance requirements, incorporating into each Property Maintenance Plan.
• Assist Property Managers in implementing Fire Door and compartmentation surveys and maintenance across their properties.
• Provide a point of reference to assist Property Managers with Material Damage Insurance claims.
• Support Property Managers with regard to reviewing Occupiers' Fit-out proposals and Licence for Alterations reviews including leading with all fabric matters and obtaining structural advice as necessary.
• Produce an Annual Summary Report for each property as directed by the Senior Building Surveyor.
• Contribute generally to British Land vision, values, and aims & objectives.
• Ensure that consistent best work practice is adopted across the portfolio.
• Carry out additional duties as may be agreed with the Senior Building Surveyor.

Qualifications & Experience

• NQ/1-year PQE RICS
• Technical Understanding of construction technology.
• Understanding of building regulations and association legislation.
• Various types of Building Surveys
• Report Writing
• Defect Investigation
• Project Management
• Working at Height (including inspections from BMU)
• Asbestos Awareness
• Professional approach
• Health & Safety knowledge
• Specification Writing
• Tender Management
• Contract Administration
• Budgeting
• Long Term Costing
• IT Skills
• Personable
• Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Client experience
• Consultancy experience
• Technical Understanding of commercial buildings
• Understanding of sustainability within the building environment
• Professional service management
• Professional qualification - H&S etc

Behavioural Competencies

• Business Alignment
• Professional Integrity
• Unrivalled Customer Service
• Effective Communication - Support to Property Teams.
• Commercial Responsibilities
• Results Orientated
• Impact & Influence
• Team Working - Supporting colleagues within wider team.
• Developing Self & Others

Company & Purpose

Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis.

We are a FTSE listed business with a strong balance sheet and over £13bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees you're given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly. Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for British Land!

OUR SHARED VALUES: Our values are what we stand for at British Land, they're not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our corporate website.

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