Building Surveyor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good benefits package

26 days' annual leave plus birthday

Company pension scheme

Professional fees paid

Life cover

Regular social events

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is partnering with a well-established property and construction consultancy in Sidcup to recruit a Building Surveyor on a permanent basis. The role covers London and the South East, handling education and public/private sector projects, with a salary guide of £45,000 - £55,000 and a strong benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have strong Building Surveying experience, exposure to public sector clients, and MRICS status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong Building Surveying experience.
• Experience in scheduling and specification writing.
• Experience preparing tender documentation and contracts.
• Experience undertaking Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties.
• Experience carrying out building condition surveys and measured surveys.
• Experience in defect analysis and formal report writing.
• Experience with building regulations and planning applications.
• Previous experience working with public sector clients is desirable.
• MRICS status preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing schedules and specifications.
• Preparing tender documentation and contract documentation.
• Undertaking Contract Administration duties and Employer’s Agent duties.
• Carrying out building condition surveys.
• Defect analysis and preparation of formal reports.
• Preparing and submitting building regulations applications.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing a varied portfolio of projects across education and housing sectors.
• Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments.
• Supporting retrofit and cladding opportunities where relevant.

Skills

Building Surveying

Tender documentation

Contract Administration

Employer’s Agent duties

Building condition surveys

Defect analysis

Building regulations

Planning applications

Public sector experience

CDM regulations knowledge

Team management

Client service

Education

MRICS qualification or working towards MRICS

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with our client, a well-established property and construction consultancy based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a permanent basis.

Depending on experience, the salary guide is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, with a good benefits package included. The ideal candidate will have strong Building Surveying experience, with previous exposure to public sector projects.

The successful candidate will play an active role in the delivery of projects and professional services across London and the South East, working with a wide range of public and private sector clients. Projects will include education, residential, public and community buildings, with strong links to Local Authorities, County Councils and Housing Associations.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing schedules and specifications
• Preparing tender documentation and contract documentation
• Undertaking Contract Administration duties and Employer’s Agent duties
• Carrying out building condition surveys
• Defect analysis and preparation of formal reports
• Preparing and submitting building regulations applications
• Preparing and submitting planning applications
• Managing a varied portfolio of projects, including education schemes from primary schools through to universities and SEN schools
• Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments
• Working on a range of refurbishment projects, including recently appointed theatre refurbishment schemes
• Supporting projects involving the upgrade of playgrounds and outdoor spaces for local authority clients
• Working across emerging retrofit and cladding opportunities, where relevant experience would be advantageous
• Supporting the delivery of projects across London and the South East

Experience required:

• Strong Building Surveying experience
• Experience in scheduling and specification writing
• Experience preparing tender documentation and contracts
• Experience undertaking Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties
• Experience carrying out building condition surveys and measured surveys
• Experience in defect analysis and formal report writing
• Experience with building regulations and planning applications
• Previous experience working with public sector clients is desirable
• Experience working with Local Authorities, County Councils and Housing Associations is desirable
• Experience of aids and adaptations is desirable
• Experience of party wall matters is desirable
• Experience undertaking DDA audits is desirable
• AutoCAD proficiency is desirable
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations
• MRICS qualification or working towards MRICS status is preferred
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is desirable

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong technical Building Surveying knowledge
• Excellent understanding of building condition and defect analysis
• Strong specification writing and tender documentation skills
• Good understanding of Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Excellent team working and management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Good understanding of CDM regulations
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery

Rewards and Benefits:

• Good benefits package
• 26 days' annual leave plus birthday day off and bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Payment of professional fees for one professional body
• Life cover
• Regular company social events
• Regular charity challenges
• Support with CPD and professional development
• Excellent working environment and staff retention
• Career progression opportunities

Working hours:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Up to 40% of the working week can be undertaken from home following successful completion of probation
• Office based in Sidcup, with projects across London and the South East

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.