Chartered Building Surveyor

Farming Jobs Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Farming Jobs Limited is partnering with a well-established multidisciplinary property consultancy to recruit a Chartered Building Surveyor in Devon. You will deliver contract administration, project monitoring, building surveys, and conservation-focused projects, while developing long-term client relationships.

The role requires MRICS or equivalent qualifications, strong CDM knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. Salary ranges £40,000–£65,000 plus car allowance, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• MRICS is preferred, otherwise equivalent professional qualifications will be considered.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Experience in contract administration and project delivery.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent relevant qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and project monitoring for survey projects.
• Undertaking building surveys and producing detailed reports.
• Preparing schedules of condition and planned maintenance programmes.
• Preparing tenders and contract documentation.
• Advising on procurement routes and contractor engagements.
• Producing schemes designs and specifications of works.
• Advising on historic building preservation and conservation.
• Managing statutory consents and CDM compliance.
• Maintaining client relationships and acting as a key contact.
• Delivering projects to deadlines and mentoring team members.

Skills

Contract administration

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

CAD experience

Education

MRICS preferred

CIOB, RIBA, CIAT, MCABE or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor

Vacancy Reference: 63890 AB

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with strong knowledge of contract administration, project delivery, and historic building conservation?

Do you have the confidence to manage client relationships while delivering high-quality surveying and consultancy services?

Are you looking to join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy?

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary property consultancy operating across the UK.

The Job Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a growing professional consultancy team delivering high-quality surveying and consultancy services across a varied property portfolio.

The successful candidate will be involved in contract administration, project monitoring, building surveys, planned preventative maintenance programmes, dilapidations, and conservation-focused projects. The role will also involve developing client relationships and supporting team members within the business.

Location

Devon, South West England

Salary Package

£40,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary Depending on Experience + Car Allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract administration and project monitoring
• Undertaking building surveys and producing detailed reports
• Preparing schedules of condition and planned preventative maintenance programmes
• Preparing tenders and contract documentation
• Advising on procurement routes, contractor appointments, and consultant engagement
• Producing scheme designs and specifications of works
• Preparing schedules of dilapidations
• Advising on historic building preservation and conservation
• Managing statutory consents and compliance requirements
• Carrying out duties in accordance with CDM2015 regulations
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Delivering projects to agreed deadlines and performance targets
• Supporting and mentoring team members if required
• Maintaining strong awareness of industry regulations including RICS guidelines, and best practices relating to project management, employers agent and reinstatement cost assessments.

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS is preferred, although you may also have CIOB, RIBA, CIAT, MCABE or other equivalent professional qualifications will also be considered
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and health and safety legislation
• Experience in contract administration and project delivery
• Competent at technical work such as surveys, design and specification, principal designer role under CDM regulations, party wall, dilapidations planned maintenance programmes
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and financial cost management understanding
• Ability to identify and develop business opportunities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• CAD experience desirable
• Full UK driving licence essential
• As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

Key Words

Chartered Building Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Building Surveying, Rural Property, Contract Administration, Dilapidations, Historic Buildings, CDM Regulations, Project Management, Property Consultancy, Estate Management, Agri FJ, Agricultural and Farming Jobs.