Building Surveyor

Search People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team in London, offering an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects in a vibrant city. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in building surveying, strong knowledge of construction and defect analysis, along with excellent communication and report-writing skills. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule.
• Advise clients on schemes and projects.
• Prepare scheme designs and costings.
• Organise documents for tender and advise on procurement.
• Determine the condition of existing buildings and identify defects.
• Advise on energy efficiency and sustainable construction.
• Instruct on preservation of historic buildings.
• Deal with planning applications and advise on regulations.

Skills

Building construction knowledge

Report-writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Client-focused approach

Time management

Job description

Building Surveyor - London, South East England

A leading construction consultancy based in the heart of London are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team dynamic. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects in one of the world s most vibrant cities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule.
• Advise clients on schemes and projects and determine requirements.
• Prepare scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works.
• Organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes.
• Determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair.
• Advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction.
• Instruct on the preservation/conservation of historic buildings.
• Advise on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildings.
• Deal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulations.
• Assess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
• Instruct on construction design and management regulations.
• Negotiate dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property's state of disrepair).
• Carry out feasibility studies.
• Advise on the health and safety aspects of buildings.
• Advise on boundary and 'right to light' disputes and party wall procedures.
• Prepare insurance assessments and claims.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and maintenance.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects in a prestigious location.

If you are a dedicated Building Surveyor looking to advance your career with a reputable and growing business, we would love to hear from you.

Salary to £50,000