Building Surveyor

Build Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their team in Brighton. The role involves preparing and applying for planning approvals, managing projects, and supporting senior surveyors. Candidates should possess significant experience in building surveying, knowledge of construction regulations, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a chance to work collaboratively on community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a consultant building surveyor.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reports.
• Effective communication skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval.
• Prepare specifications for tender and undertake tender analysis.
• Support Senior Surveyors in duties under various contracts.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types

Experience in writing specifications and schedules of works

Knowledge acting as a contract administrator (JCT)

Understanding of planning and building regulations

Significant site inspection experience

Confident in meetings with clients and contractors

Ability to independently produce reports

Prior experience of party wall services

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Building Surveyor

Location: Brighton

Role Overview

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our clients' team in Brighton.

Working with our clients to build, maintain and develop buildings that are not only fit for purpose, but also benefit residents and the wider community. Taking pride in creating long‑standing relationships with clients and enjoying working collaboratively to produce the finest results.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval
• Preparation of specifications for tender, undertake tender analysis and issue tender reports
• Support Senior members of staff in undertaking the role of adjoining owner’s surveyor, building owner’s surveyor or agreed surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996
• Ownership for the project management of specific projects to include stock condition surveys and energy performance certificates
• Support Senior Surveyors in all duties of contract administration under various forms of JCT Contracts
• Diligently complete inspections for allocated projects within agreed timeframes
• Undertake inspections to diagnose defects. Carry out site investigations including opening up, testing and sampling to confirm diagnosis
• Have an eye for detail and produce accurate and timely reports incorporating the condition of buildings and recommending remedial work to be undertaken
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks within the organisation and in line with the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

With demonstrable experience as a consultant building surveyor you will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types
• Experience in writing preparing specifications and writing schedule of works
• Detailed knowledge and good experience acting as a contract administrator, particularly with the JCT form
• Thorough understanding of planning and building regulations approval process
• Significant site inspection experience to monitor and record progress on active sites
• Confident in attending and chairing progress meetings with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Ability to independently produce reports including feasibility, defect, condition and defect reports
• Some prior experience of party wall services would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Competencies

Accuracy: high attention to detail

Communication: effective communication skills and adept at building relationships

Decision making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload

Proactive: anticipate and flag areas for concern

Problem solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance

Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to

For further information, please contact Danny at (url removed) / (phone number removed)