Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

RICS fees paid

Private healthcare

Birthday off

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Building Surveyor for our Manchester-based team. The role offers hybrid working with an office presence three days a week and exposure to projects from £10,000 up to £1 million, delivering surveys, reports and procurement support.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and consultants, taking on increasing responsibility as you progress within a growing consultancy environment. RICS qualification or progression is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor.
• Experience across commercial property and refurbishment projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys and inspections across commercial and residential property.
• Prepare professional reports, schedules of works and specifications.
• Advise on refurbishment, maintenance and repair requirements.
• Support project delivery and contract administration.
• Develop client relationships and liaise with contractors and consultants.

Skills

Building surveying

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ambition with progression

Education

RICS qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £40,000-£50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, project management and a broad range of property and construction services.

With a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied client portfolio and prides itself on a personal, client-focused approach. The Manchester team is continuing to grow and is looking for an ambitious Building Surveyor who wants to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career within a growing consultancy.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team and reporting directly to a Director, you will be involved across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work. Projects range from approximately £10,000 through to £1 million, giving you exposure to everything from smaller maintenance and repair projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works.

The role will cover a broad range of building surveying responsibilities, with the opportunity to develop your experience across condition surveys, defect diagnosis, refurbishment, façade and cladding work, contract administration and project delivery.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and consultants while developing your technical and commercial experience within a supportive consultancy environment. For the right person, there is clear scope to take on greater responsibility and progress your career as the business continues to grow.

The majority of the work will be across the North West, with occasional travel to London and the rare overnight stay. The role is based from the Manchester office, with hybrid working available, although there is a preference for approximately three days per week in the office.

This role would suit an ambitious Building Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine progression, whether already RICS qualified or working towards their qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking a broad range of building surveying instructions across commercial and residential property
• Carrying out building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
• Identifying defects and providing clear technical advice and recommendations
• Preparing professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
• Advising clients on refurbishment, maintenance and repair requirements
• Working on façade and cladding-related projects
• Supporting refurbishment and improvement works
• Assisting with contract administration and project delivery
• Supporting projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Working on projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Supporting tendering and procurement processes
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and contractor performanceLiaising directly with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Preparing project and contract documentation
• Providing professional and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing strong client relationships
• Supporting the Director and wider team across a varied workload
• Taking on increased responsibility as your experience develops

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor
• Broad and varied building surveying experience
• Commercial property and/or apartment experience preferred
• Experience carrying out surveys, inspections and defect diagnosis
• Experience with refurbishment, maintenance and repair projects
• Exposure to façade and/or cladding projects desirableExperience with contract administration and/or project work advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving
• Confident dealing with clients, contractors and consultants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ambitious and looking for a long-term role with progression opportunities
• RICS qualified, working towards RICS, or experienced without RICS will be considered
• Relevant Building Surveying qualification preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• £40,000 salary + Excellent Benefits Package
• RICS fees paid
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension
• Birthday off
• Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working
• Direct exposure to a Director
• Varied commercial and residential projects
• Projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Opportunity to broaden your building surveying experience
• Clear long-term career progression
• Predominantly North West-based work
• Occasional London travel
• A close-knit, collaborative consultancy environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.