Building Surveyor

Monaghans Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Wellbeing

Community

Job summary

Monaghans Ltd in Leeds/Manchester is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead surveys across retail, commercial, industrial, education and residential sectors. The role sits in the Built Asset Consultancy Team with progression tied to successful delivery.

You will prepare survey reports, advise on dilapidations, inspect and prepare Schedules of Condition, and manage contracts and procurement routes, with travel across the UK. MRICS or near-qualified candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction or survey related field.
• MRICS status or working towards it is desirable.
• Experience in building surveys and contract administration.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Building Survey reports for clients.
• Provide reasoned advice on dilapidations claims.
• Inspect and prepare Schedules of Condition.
• Administer contracts to ensure smooth construction progress.
• Prepare schemes with designs, costings and timelines.
• Organise tender documents and procurement routes.
• Carry out party wall inspections and negotiations.
• Administer Tenant Surveyor role for handovers of new builds.
• Provide upward reporting to clients and travel for site inspections.

Skills

Contract administration

Building surveys

Schedules of Condition

Dilapidations

Party walls

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in construction

MRICS (or near-qualified)

CIOB / PD/CDM-C qualifications desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tablet & Mobile data collection

Job description

An opportunity exists for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our Leeds or Manchester office working on projects in the Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Education and Residential sectors. Working as part of the Built Asset Consultancy Team, the successful candidate will have a great opportunity to join an expanding business where progression and reward is driven by successful delivery! We are looking for efficient, goal driven engaging individuals who prioritise innovation and flexibility.As our Senior Building Surveyor you will be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed Building Survey reports for clients
• Providing detailed reasoned advice to clients relating to claims for dilapidations
• Inspection and preparation of Schedules of Condition
• Administering the role of contract administrator to ensure smooth running of a construction contract
• Preparing scheme designs with costings, programmes and specification of works
• Organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes
• Party wall inspections and negotiations
• Administering the Tenants Surveyor role to achieve successful handovers of new build development
• Upward reporting to meet client expectations
• The role involves some travel in the UK to undertake site inspections and surveys
• A relevant degree, with demonstrable experience within the construction industry
• Alternatively, CIOB and/or holding relevant and demonstrable experience would be considered
• A great team and work ethic, Experience in the construction sector - particularly retail, leisure, or commercial sectors
• MRICS status, or working towards, desirable
• iMaPS or other PD/CDM-C qualifications e.g., NEBOSH would be desirable but not essential
• Strong knowledge base including Contract Administration, Building Surveys, CDM, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations, Party Walls etc
• Full driving license and your own vehicle
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise with all levels of staff both internally and within client organisations
• Strong people management and leadership skills are an advantage
• Strong IT capabilities including working experience of Microsoft Office and Tablet & Mobile data collection
• The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.