Building Surveyor

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to join their dynamic surveying team. In this role, you will manage a variety of building surveying projects for both public and private sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed site surveys, preparing specifications and drawings, and offering technical guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Building Surveying, have at least three years of relevant experience, and be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or working towards MRICS status. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and advisory guidance on building surveying.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

As part of the surveying team, the postholder will deal with all aspects of building surveying across both the private and public sector, managing projects to ensure they are completed within agreed timeframes and to budget. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing technical and advisory guidance.
2. Preparing specifications and drawings.
3. Carrying out risk assessments for improvement and refurbishment projects.
4. Preparing tender documents.
5. Undertaking site monitoring of contracts, ensuring compliance and quality control.
6. Conducting site surveys for completing detailed building condition surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidations, measured surveys, planned maintenance, and defect analysis.
7. Preparing technical reports with clarity of findings and recommendations.
8. Carrying out reinstatement cost assessments.
9. Ensuring housing trusts comply with legislation.
10. Identifying new business opportunities.
11. Reporting any suspicions including AML and GDPR breaches.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent, and will be working or prepared to work towards MRICS status. Minimum qualifications include:

1. A degree or equivalent in a Building Surveying related discipline.
2. A current site card or prepared to attain one.
3. At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
4. Demonstrable experience using MS Office 365.
5. Excellent understanding of Building Regulations and other construction and building surveying related legislation, including health and safety legislation such as Management in Construction (Jersey) Regulation 2016, and risks associated with asbestos and legionella.

The candidate should be able to prioritize and see the bigger picture, make tough decisions, and use initiative. They should be able to work independently and unsupervised, be positive towards technological change and process improvement, and possess excellent communication, time management, analytical, and organizational skills. A self-starter and team player is essential.