Building Surveyor

Munday & Cramer; South Woodham Ferrers; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Munday & Cramer seeks an experienced Surveyor to join their Surveying Estates Team. The role involves undertaking core building surveying duties, mentoring team members, and contributing to the company's growth in the educational, commercial, and residential sectors. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working options

Company pension scheme

Non-contractual bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building surveying.
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality reports.
• Self-motivated with initiative and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on core building surveying duties and produce detailed survey reports.
• Mentor and develop current team members.
• Assist with school condition surveys and collaborate with Project Management.

Skills

RICS Level 2 building surveying

Commercial awareness

Professional communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised professional 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 core building surveying duties, mentor and support/develop current team members, oversee their workload, and undertake other duties to deliver the professional service that Munday & Cramer provide. This may lead to a potential management role for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

1. Lead on undertaking core building surveying duties, including producing condition surveys, specialist defect inspections, asset management plans, and RICS Level 2 building survey reports.
2. Produce high-quality, detailed survey reports to assess the condition of buildings, identify defects, and advise on repairs, maintenance, or restoration, including energy efficiency, environmental impact, and preservation of historical or architectural features.
3. Develop and expand the Company’s professional surveying services.
4. Mentor and develop current team members and oversee their workload.
5. Assist during peak times with school condition surveys and reports to support funding opportunities, collaborating with the Project Management team.

These duties are indicative and not exhaustive. The company may make adjustments to reflect changing needs and may require you to carry out reasonable alternatives within your role. A flexible approach is expected.

Skills and Knowledge Required for this Role

Essential

• 3-5 years of experience
• In-depth experience in conducting RICS Level 2 building surveying reports and related surveys
• Recognised professional RICS qualification (related to Building Surveying)
• Experience achieving organisational targets and demonstrating commercial awareness
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality reports meeting client and business needs
• Self-motivated with initiative, able to meet deadlines, and work as part of a team
• Experience in small or low-level team management
• Highly organized with effective time management skills
• Professional communication with clients, contractors, and consultants
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• DBS clearance
• Valid UK Driving License

Desirable

• Chartered MRICS
• Experience with specialist survey reports for capital funding bids, especially in educational settings
• Key client management experience
• Understanding of surveying challenges in active educational environments

Company Benefits

Join a friendly and supportive team with benefits designed to engage and support employees:

• Enhanced annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing 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
• Flexible hybrid working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Dedicated mentor
• Business mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Professional membership subscriptions
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee telephone counselling service
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Working at M&C

Munday & Cramer values its staff as its greatest asset. Originally a small family-run business, we have grown while maintaining a focus on wellbeing, learning, and inclusive diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We prioritize positive wellbeing and aim to be more than just a workplace. We are committed to promoting work-life balance through agile and hybrid working models.

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