Building Surveyor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Honley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

CPD and training funding

Career progression opportunities

Team socials and events

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd are recruiting a Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham-based team. You will deliver contract administration and project management across multiple public sector projects, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality targets are met.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive package up to £50,000 with car allowance and a strong emphasis on professional development, CPD, and progression within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (MRICS/MCIOB) or actively working towards accreditation.
• A minimum of 5 years' post-graduate industry experience.
• Experience delivering refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Strong contract administration and project management expertise.
• Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior surveyors.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering contract administration and project management services across multiple projects.
• Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitoring project programmes, risks and costs.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation and project reports.
• Ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas (Home Based / Hybrid Working)

About the Opportunity

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor to join its growing team. Working predominantly within the public sector, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established consultancy delivering a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects across the Midlands and wider UK.

This position offers the chance to manage projects from inception through to completion, working alongside experienced Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering construction and refurbishment projects on behalf of a diverse client base. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering contract administration and project management services across multiple projects.
• Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitoring project programmes, risks and costs.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation and project reports.
• Ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

About You

The successful candidate is likely to possess:

• A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (MRICS/MCIOB) or be actively working towards professional accreditation.
• A minimum of 5 years' post-graduate industry experience.
• Experience delivering both refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Strong contract administration and project management expertise.
• Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior surveyors.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package up to £50,000.
• Car allowance.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Fully funded professional memberships and training.
• Ongoing CPD and career development support.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Regular team socials and company events.
• Excellent work-life balance initiatives.

Please note that due to client confidentiality, additional details regarding the employer will be disclosed during the recruitment process.