Building Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Professional development

Clear career progression

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting with a Building Surveyor vacancy in Preston. The role involves surveys, contract administration, and project management across a diverse client base in the North West.

You will work on site and with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver professional surveying services and ensure regulatory compliance. The candidate should have a degree in Building Surveying, at least 5 years of experience, and a track record delivering projects on-site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering/managing projects on-site.
• Experience in Building Surveying or construction consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and regulations.
• Excellent client-facing communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys and site inspections for residential and commercial properties.
• Identify defects, risks, and maintenance needs with recommendations.
• Prepare survey reports, specs, and schedules of works.
• Manage construction/refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• Administer contracts including JCT forms of contract.
• Monitor programmes, budgets and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with building regs and planning requirements.
• Provide professional advice on property condition and compliance.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings, reviews and site visits as required.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project management

Contract administration

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location: Preston, North West

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Annual Bonus

Hybrid Working: 2 Days Office / 3 Days WFH - Permanent

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

Essential

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• 5 Years' experience minimum
• Delivered/managed projects on-site
• Previous experience in a Building Surveying or Construction Consultancy environment.
• 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.

Desirable

• 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

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
• Pension scheme
• 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