Building Surveyor

CBRE; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will support specialist surveying services, inspections, and planning, working to deliver client-focused solutions and value. The role emphasises collaboration, accuracy, and commercial awareness to meet client needs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills for calculating percentages, fractions and financial figures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments to grow relationships and opportunities.
• Deliver client solutions with the right mix of experience, skills and commerciality.
• Assist with providing client advice and carrying out consultancy tasks.
• Assist with building surveys for investments and prepare related reports.
• Prepare schedules of dilapidations and negotiate claims for landlords or tenants.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Procedures understanding

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Numerical/math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in related field

2-5 years relevant experience

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.

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.