Building Surveyor

Kier Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm is seeking a Building Surveyor located in the UK. The role involves conducting surveys, advising on building conditions, and managing projects for both public and private sectors. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be working towards Chartership with RICS or CIOB. This position provides a pathway for professional growth and encourages diverse and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wide variety of employee benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (minimum HNC/HND) relevant to building surveying.
• Working towards Chartered status through RICS or CIOB.
• Experience as a building surveying practitioner with diverse building types.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys of sites and existing buildings.
• Develop feasibility/options studies and design solutions.
• Manage project delivery and administer construction contracts.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on colleague's work.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Building surveying expertise

Project management

Relationship building

Contract administration

Knowledge of procurement processes

Education

Degree in building surveying or related field

Chartered status (RICS/CIOB) or pursuing

Job description

We are looking for a Building Surveyor, based in Speke, Cambridge, Gerrards Cross, Lincoln or Nottingham, to join our Kier Design business in providing design and professional services across a range of sectors, which include the built environment, for public and private sector clients.

Location: Speke, Cambridge, Gerrards Cross, Lincoln or Nottingham

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum + benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As Building Surveyor you will be working within our Architecture & Building Consultancy team, delivering building surveying services to public and private sector clients. These services will typically include carrying out surveys of existing buildings, providing reports to clients as to their general condition, advising on repair and maintenance and / or scope for improvement, development or demolition. Advising clients regarding the condition of existing buildings and related matters including health & safety, environment/sustainability, Planning, Building Regulations and other relevant regulatory issues and supporting clients with regard to the delivery of solutions within the scope of building Surveying services. You will travel to undertake surveys, carry out site inspections, meet with clients and colleagues as required, which may be in varied locations across the UK.

Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking surveys of sites and/or existing buildings, developing feasibility / options studies, designing and specifying solutions that might include maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remodelling, restoration, extension or demolition works
• Supporting clients with the procurement of contractors taking on maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remodelling, restoration, extension or demolition works
• Project managing the delivery of solutions for clients, including the administration of construction contracts
• Commencing quality assurance checks on the work of colleagues and supporting colleagues in the delivery of building surveying services on a larger scale
• Supporting work winning and business development by maintaining and developing positive relationships with existing clients, promoting client feedback and identifying potential new clients

What are we looking for?

This role of Building Surveyor is great for you if:

• You have a Degree level qualification (minimum HNC / HND) in a discipline relevant to building surveying or a Degree level qualification accredited by RICS and suitable for the sector pathway for building surveying or a RICS accredited post-graduate conversion qualification, again suitable for RICS' sector pathway for building surveying
• Hold or be working towards Chartered status through full membership of RICS, through the sector pathway for Building Surveying, or full membership of CIOB
• Have a good body of knowledge and experience as a building surveying practitioner covering a range of building types and sectors, good familiarity with procurement processes and experience of contract administration

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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