Building Surveyor

1st Select Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Professional membership support

Full APC support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

1st Select Ltd is seeking a Project Building Surveyor to join their growing team in Leeds, UK. The successful candidate will focus on school refurbishment and capital works projects, working from inception to completion. This role offers the chance to develop project management and technical skills on meaningful educational projects.

Key responsibilities include undertaking feasibility studies, preparing tender documentation, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Attractive benefits such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance, or capital works projects.
• Knowledge of contract administration and tendering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies and prepare option appraisals for projects.
• Develop project briefs, specifications, and scope of works.
• Prepare tender documentation and contract particulars.
• Manage tender processes and undertake contract administration.
• Monitor project progress and costs.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

CAD Skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Project Building Surveyor. 1st Select are working with a multidisciplinary national Project Building Surveyor to join a growing team, delivering a diverse range of projects across the education sector. The successful candidate will work on school refurbishment, maintenance, improvement, and capital works projects from inception through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to develop their project management and technical skills while working on meaningful projects that enhance educational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies and prepare option appraisals for school building projects.
• Develop project briefs, specifications, and scope of works in consultation with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare tender documentation, schedules of work, and contract particulars.
• Manage tender processes, including tender analysis and recommendations.
• Administer building contracts and undertake Contract Administrator duties under standard forms of contract.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and programme delivery.
• Carry out site inspections and attend project meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Prepare project reports and provide technical advice throughout project delivery.
• Assist in the production and amendment of technical drawings using CAD software.
• Ensure projects comply with current building regulations, health and safety legislation, and education sector requirements.
• Manage project budgets and assist with cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance, or capital works projects.
• Knowledge of contract administration and tendering procedures.
• Experience preparing specifications and tender documentation.
• Basic CAD skills, including the ability to produce and amend technical drawings.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional membership support.
• Full APC support.
• Flexible working arrangements.