Building Surveyor

CBRE Group, Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Surveyor to provide expert advice on technical due diligence and general surveying matters within the Building Consultancy function.

You will contribute to surveying, inspections, and planning, collaborating with internal teams to identify opportunities, deliver client solutions, and manage contract administration for building surveys and related occupational investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal departments to grow relationships and business opportunities.
• Look for opportunities to build value and deliver client solutions to exceed expectations.
• Assist with the delivery of client advice, with the correct mix of experience, skills, and commerciality.
• Conduct consultancy and contract administration. Assist with building surveys for the investment of occupational purposes.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules of dilapidations and negotiate claims on behalf of either landlord or tenant. Prepare planned preventative maintenance schedules and building surveys for the investment of occupational purposes. Build small to medium teams appropriate to the delivery of client advice.
• Defect evaluation and provide commercial advice to clients.
• Positively contribute to the team and department business plan and assist in achieving its objectives.
• Apply general knowledge of standard fundamentals and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Surveyor, you will provide advice in relation to technical due diligence instructions and other general building surveying advice.

This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with internal departments to grow relationships and business opportunities.
• Look for opportunities to build value and deliver client solutions to exceed expectations.
• Assist with the delivery of client advice, with the correct mix of experience, skills, and commerciality.
• Conduct consultancy and contract administration. Assist with building surveys for the investment of occupational purposes.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules of dilapidations and negotiate claims on behalf of either landlord or tenant. Prepare planned preventative maintenance schedules and building surveys for the investment of occupational purposes. Build small to medium teams appropriate to the delivery of client advice.
• Defect evaluation and provide commercial advice to clients.
• Positively contribute to the team and department business plan and assist in achieving its objectives.
• Apply general knowledge of standard fundamentals and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.