Building Surveyor

Reed; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Career progression

Varied portfolio

Friendly environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Building Surveyor to join our Preston-based consultancy. You will deliver surveys, contract administration, and project management across residential and commercial properties, working with clients, contractors, and architects.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home) with career progression and exposure to a varied portfolio across the North West.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• 5 years' on-site project delivery experience.
• MRICS status or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and defects diagnosis.
• Experience producing technical reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys and site inspections for residential and commercial properties.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Manage refurbishment and construction projects from inception to completion.
• Administer JCT contracts and monitor programmes, budgets, and costs.
• Provide professional advice to clients and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Client-Facing

AutoCAD

MS Office

JCT Contracts

MRICS status

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Hybrid Working: 2 Days Office / 3 Days WFH

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building Surveyor to join a growing consultancy team in Preston. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of residential and commercial projects across the North West, providing professional surveying and project management services to a varied client base.

The successful candidate will be involved in delivering building surveys, contract administration, project management, and professional consultancy services while working closely with clients, contractors, architects, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys and site inspections across residential and commercial properties.
• Identify building defects, structural issues, maintenance requirements, and potential risks.
• Prepare detailed survey reports, specifications, schedules of work, and recommendations.
• Manage construction and refurbishment projects from inception through to completion.
• Administer construction contracts, including JCT forms of contract.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, costs, and financial reporting.
• Ensure projects comply with building regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide professional advice to clients regarding property condition, maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance matters.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, project reviews, and site visits as required.

About You

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• 5 Years experience - Delivered/managed projects on site
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects diagnosis, and building regulations.
• Experience preparing technical reports and specifications.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Experience administering JCT contracts.
• Experience managing refurbishment or construction projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, project management software, and Microsoft Office.

Package

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
• Professional development and training support
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across the North West
• Friendly and collaborative working environment