Building Surveyor

Munday & Cramer Architectural & Building Surveying Ltd; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established surveying firm is seeking an experienced Surveyor to join their Surveying Estates Team. This role involves leading building surveying duties, mentoring team members, and collaborating with the Project Management Team. Ideal candidates will have a recognized RICS qualification, strong experience in building surveying, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension scheme

Non-contractual bonus scheme

Flexible working methods

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building surveying.
• Recognised professional RICS qualification.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on undertaking core building surveying duties.
• Produce detailed and accurate survey reporting.
• Mentor and develop current team members.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Team Management

Client Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

RICS Qualification

Job description

Company

Munday & Cramer deliver high class multi-disciplinary Project Management, Architecture and Building Surveying services within the Education, Commercial and Residential Sectors throughout London and the surrounding Counties. We believe our ‘professional-led’ approach is unique and over the past 40 years we have expanded aspects of the company and range of services.

Job Purpose

The role will sit within the Surveying Estates Team, working closely alongside the Project Management Team. With increasing growth in our professional surveying workload within the educational, commercial and residential sector, we are looking to expand our small team with an experienced Surveyor to undertake the core building surveying duties, to mentor and support/develop the current team members, to oversee their workload and undertake other such duties to deliver the professional service that Munday & Cramer provide (this may lead into a potential management role for the right candidate).

Responsibilities

• To lead on undertaking core building surveying duties, with detailed knowledge of producing condition surveys, specialist defect inspections, asset management plans, RICS Level 2 building survey reports.
• To produce high level, detailed and accurate survey reporting to determine and advise on the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, including advice and option proposals for repair ; maintenance or restoration required for educational new and existing buildings, surveying existing buildings ; advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction and the maintenance of buildings with historical or architectural importance / preservation/conservation etc.
• Develop and expand the Company’s professional surveying services.
• To mentor and develop the current team members and oversee their workload.
• During peak times, work collaboratively with the Project Management team to assist in undertaking school condition surveys and reports required to support funding opportunities.
  
  

These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive. We may make adjustments from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the company. We may also require you to carry out reasonable alternatives within your role, therefore, we expect you to adopt a flexible approach to your role.

Essential

Skills and Knowledge Required for this Role

• 3-5 years of experience
• Demonstrate in-depth experience of all aspects in conducting RICS Level 2 building surveying reports and other associated surveys / reports
• Recognised professional RICS qualification (related Building Surveying)
• Experience of achieving organisational targets, demonstrating commercial awareness to ensure profitability (evidenced in your CV)
• The ability to produce accurate and consistent high quality reporting documents which meet client and business requirements
• Self-motivation to commercially develop this role, with an ability to work on own initiative, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results, as well as able to work as part of a team
• Experience of small or low-level team management (e.g., team leader level / management of junior surveyors)
• Highly organised with effective time management skills to meet the role’s timescales and the ability to perform successfully in a challenging work environment
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients, contractors and consultants and working to deadlines, acting with integrity, and maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills
• DBS
• Current/ Valid UK Driving License
  
  

Desirable

• Chartered MRICS
• Experience of compiling specialist survey reports to support the capital funding bid, working with educational establishments to determine capital refurbishment projects viable for CIF bidding
• Evidence of key client management
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills
• Understand potential surveying challenges within an active educational setting
  
  

Company Benefits

Be part of a friendly and encouraging team environment is fundamental to us along with benefits designed to engage and support our employees.

• Enhanced annual leave allowance of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, with an incremental increase to 28 days.
• Christmas shutdown period.
• Company pension scheme – M+C contribute 3% / employee 5%.
• Non-contractual bonus scheme, based on business performance.
• Pension bonus waiver.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid methods of working.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Dedicated mentor.
• Business mileage payable at 45p per mile.
• Professional membership subscription.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee telephone counselling service.
• Gain opportunities to network with industry professionals.
  
  

Working at M&C

Munday & Cramer believes that our staff are our greatest asset.

Established originally as a small family run business, during our growth we have continually strived to create an environment that looks after the wellbeing of all, delivers learning and development opportunities with inclusion and diversity being paramount. Munday & Cramer is an equal opportunities employer.

Encouraging positive wellbeing is a key priority and it has always been our ambition for Munday & Cramer to be more than just somewhere you come to work.

Munday & Cramer remain fully committed to the promotion of a work-life balance for all Employees and as a result, we operate agile and hybrid models of working.

No agencies please