Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible holiday allowances

Opportunities for training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Leeds is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, delivering a full suite of Building Surveying services. This position is ideal for individuals with strong ambitions to progress and who enjoy working collaboratively within a vibrant team.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships, conduct building surveys, and help grow business in various sectors, including education and healthcare. A competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in Building Surveying.
• Good all-round surveying experience in a client-facing role.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and service delivery on projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams.
• Conduct building surveys and produce reports.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Building surveying experience

Fluent AutoCAD user

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hon's) Building Surveying RICS Accredited degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Building & Places Practice has a vacancy in our Leeds office covering the North region for a Chartered Building Surveyor / Building Surveyor to work in a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver a full suite of Building Surveying services. We can offer extremely varied and interesting work with a number of high‑profile public and private sector clients. This role offers excellent prospects for an individual with a strong ambition to progress, who enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team, and who has experience managing client relationships and dealing with legal and technical issues. Position suitable for a Chartered Building Surveyor with post‑qualification experience or someone working towards chartership to develop their career within a forward‑thinking organisation.

Your Role

• Working across a number of projects in different sectors and providing a range of building surveying / project management duties. Local Authority / Government agencies would be an advantage.
• Assisting with the development of new and repeat business.
• Managing client relationships and service delivery on a project‑by‑project basis.
• You'll also be involved with the following:
  • Project management and Contract Administration duties.
  • Condition and measured surveys.
  • Design and implementation of small – medium sized projects.
  • Due diligence surveys.
• Keeping abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice.
• Defect analysis, undertaking building surveys and producing professional reports and specifications.
• Understanding the principles of quality, safety and the environment within the management of projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, appropriate to level of experience.

About You

• BSc (Hon's) Building Surveying RICS Accredited degree or similar.
• Full member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, MCIOB or similar. Desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to demonstrate good all‑round surveying experience in a client‑facing role.
• Experience in project design and delivery including refurbishment and extension projects, up to approximately £1m capex.
• Experience of both pre and post‑contract project management responsibilities, and ability to deliver this service effectively to clients.
• Good team working skills and ability to communicate well at all levels.
• Prepared to travel as required.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to help build a profitable service and a positive, high‑performing team environment.
• Fluent AutoCAD user as a minimum; experience of using Revit would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including CDM 2015 & BSA 2023.
• Desirable experience would include sectors such as education, local authorities, health care, central government and infrastructure projects.
• Use and application of standard forms of building contracts, such as JCT and NEC.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to support your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances support a fulfilling personal life.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. While applying please do not refer to or include in your application or CV any details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.