Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd

Liverpool

Hybrid

GBP 43,000 - 58,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Birthday off

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd. is seeking a Building Surveyor to join the Liverpool team, delivering surveys, defect diagnoses and project delivery across residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.

You will prepare professional reports, support refurbishment and advise clients on maintenance needs, while progressing toward RICS chartership where applicable.

Qualifications

Experience as Building Surveyor or similar role.
Exposure to facade and cladding work is a plus.
Experience with dilapidations and landlord/tenant matters advantageous.
Full UK Driving Licence is required or advantageous.

Responsibilities

Carry out building surveys, site inspections and defect diagnoses.
Prepare reports, schedules of work and specifications.
Advise clients on maintenance, refurbishment and project delivery.
Support contract administration and project delivery.
Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
Work across residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Building Surveying degree

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location - Liverpool

Salary/Package - Competitive Circa £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, property and construction.

With a strong focus on practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. The Liverpool team is growing and is looking to appoint a Building Surveyor who is keen to develop their technical expertise, take increasing ownership of instructions and build a long-term career within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Role

As a Building Surveyor, you will work across a varied mix of professional building surveying and project instructions, gaining exposure to everything from inspections and defect diagnosis through to refurbishment, remedial works and project delivery.

You will be involved in carrying out surveys and site inspections, preparing professional reports and specifications, advising clients on defects and maintenance requirements, and supporting projects through to completion.

The role will also provide exposure to façade and cladding work, dilapidations, schedules of condition and landlord and tenant matters, alongside a broader range of building surveying services.

Working closely with experienced surveyors and Directors, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops, while continuing to build your professional experience and progress towards RICS chartership where applicable.

The role is based from the Liverpool office, with some hybrid working available and a mixture of office, site and home working. The majority of projects will be across the North West, with occasional travel further afield.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking a broad range of building surveying instructions across residential, commercial and mixed-use properties
Carrying out building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
Investigating defects and identifying appropriate remedial solutions
Preparing professional reports, schedules of work and specifications
Advising clients on building condition, maintenance and refurbishment requirements
Supporting façade and cladding-related inspections and remediation projects
Preparing schedules of condition and dilapidation reports
Supporting landlord and tenant instructions
Assisting with refurbishment and remedial projects from feasibility through to completion
Supporting contract administration and project delivery
Assisting with tendering and procurement processes
Monitoring works, contractor progress, quality and costs
Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
Attending site meetings and inspections
Contributing to design, cost and technical discussions
Maintaining accurate project and professional records
Managing multiple instructions and deadlines effectively
Working closely with senior surveyors and Directors to deliver high-quality advice
Taking on increasing responsibility as your experience develops

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience within a Building Surveying role
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a closely related discipline
Strong technical understanding of building construction and defects
Experience carrying out property inspections and preparing professional reports
Experience with defect diagnosis and remedial recommendations
Exposure to refurbishment, maintenance or project work
Experience with commercial and/or residential property desirable
Exposure to dilapidations, schedules of condition or landlord and tenant matters advantageous
Experience in façade and cladding-related work desirable
Experience in high rise/apartment work ideal
Experience supporting project management or contract administration advantageous
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good client-facing and stakeholder management ability
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple instructions and deadlines
Working towards RICS, APC, or recently chartered preferred
Ambitious and looking to build a long-term career within consultancy
Full UK Driving Licence