Building Surveyor

Capita; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Building Surveyor to assist with developing briefs, site surveys, and administering building contracts. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent, strong AutoCAD and REVIT skills, and the ability to establish good working relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

A competitive basic salary of up to £40,000

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering day

Company pension and life assurance

Voluntary benefits for lifestyle needs

Access to Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing detailed briefs.
• Carry out site surveys and defect analysis.
• Administer building contracts.

Skills

Good AutoCAD skills

Good REVIT skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to establish good working relationships

Education

BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent

Advanced stage for the APC Final Assessment with RICS or CIOB

Job description

Description

What you’ll be doing :

Assist with developing detailed briefs in conjunction with the client and senior colleagues

Carry out site surveys (including measured surveys, condition surveys & defect analysis)

Carry out design and specification work and assist with preparing tender information

Assist with administering building contracts

Undertake all aspects of professional surveying work (including Condition Surveys, Specific Defect Analysis, PW work, dilapidations, Access Audits & FRA’s)

Liaise with Clients, Contractors & other consultants (internal and external)

There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you and our clients. The company invests heavily in its people, recognising that its staff members are its most valuable asset. Individual training plans and accelerated schemes foster an environment of continual personal development.

What we’re looking for :

BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent

At an advanced stage for the APC Final Assessment with RICS or CIOB, or recently qualified

Ability to establish a good working relationship with Clients and colleagues

Self‑motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

Good AutoCAD and / or REVIT skills

Good written & verbal communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Capita Property and Infrastructure Ltd is part of Capita PLC and is one of the UK's largest and most diverse multidisciplinary consultancies in the design, management and infrastructure sectors. We’re also a market leader in strategic public / private partnerships with local authorities.

Capita PLC has over 63,000 staff offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The enormous breadth and depth of our experience ensures that we are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.

About Local Government Services

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breathe cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary of up to £40,000
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next :

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team -

Location : Manchester

United Kingdom

Time Type : Contract Type : Permanent