Chartered Building Surveyor

Knight Frank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to undertake various building consultancy instructions including project management, dilapidations, and client liaison. Successful candidates must be RICS qualified and possess strong skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools. You'll be responsible for managing fee income and promoting the firm while developing long-lasting client relationships. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ability to measure buildings in accordance with RICS Code of Practice.
• Basic understanding of JCT Contracts.
• Capacity for accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Increase fee income and manage client relationships.
• Attend events and actively promote the department.
• Manage own billing and fee income reporting.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NBS Specification writer

Education

RICS qualified

Job description

For you, that means unrivalled opportunities to grow, develop, and succeed in a rewarding career. It means control of your own destiny, the freedom to impact, and all the tools you need to become an expert in your own right.

What the role will entail

• Chartered Building Surveyor undertaking a wide range of instructions across the building consultancy discipline, including: project management and contract administration, dilapidations, landlord and tenant advice, pre-acquisition surveys and technical due diligence on a range of commercial property.
• Role involves direct client liaison and management, with an emphasis on developing relationships and a network within the sector that will last a career.

What you will be responsible for

• Business Generation & Fee Income – Increasing the range, quantity and quality of instructions via business generation to ensure development of the department as a whole.
• Monitor all correspondence and enquiries on behalf of others as and when required when they are absent from the office referring to such matters as requiring urgent attention to someone of the authority and experience to deal with them.
• Attend events and actively promote the department and firm amongst clients and professional organisations.
• Understand the need to work commercially to ensure profitability of instructions.
• Meet set fee income and instruction targets and contribute to profitability of the department.
• Accurately manage own billing and fee income reporting.
• Maintain and grow existing and new client relationships.
• Look to develop personal profile within the market.

Professional Instructions

• Project management and contract administration.
• Preparation of drawings on AutoCAD is preferable although not essential.
• Preparation of specifications.
• Party walls, dilapidations, and landlord and tenant advice.
• Pre-acquisition surveys.
• Technical due-diligence.
• Preparing and checking Schedules of Condition, defects analysis and building pathology.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and CDMC.
• Producing Reinstatement Cost Assessments.

Professional Standards

• To communicate fully with all stakeholders concerned to ensure that business is managed in an efficient and professional manner.
• Absorb all aspects of information technology systems particular to the office/department and have an understanding of their broader applications and availability in the division.
• Ability to clearly define the client's requirements.
• Adhere to all deadlines set for the completion of work.
• Ability to manage own diary and time requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality in respect of all work undertaken by the Department and to be aware of what is likely to be sensitive information.
• Liaise with client in a professional and proactive way.
• Ensure consistently high level of professional conduct.
• Comply with Best Practice Procedures at all times.

Team

• Contribute actively to the team spirit of the department.
• Act in a collaborative manner at all times.
• Interact positively with all team members and work with them in a professional and courteous manner at all times, ensuring we maintain a culture of tolerance and respect.
• Support the wider team with professional advice as and when required.
• Liaise with members of other departments and get to know the individuals and their markets both for the purpose of obtaining information and also to look for opportunities for cross selling of business.

What experience you will need

• AutoCAD (2012 or later versions) if preferred although not essential.
• Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, NBS Specification writer.

Qualifications / Education Required

• RICS qualified.
• Ability to measure buildings in accordance with RICS Code of Practice.
• Basic understanding of JCT Contracts.
• A full understanding of the components of commercial buildings and ability to describe the constructional elements.
• The capacity for accuracy, attention to detail, an orderly approach to work and numeracy.
• The ability to communicate facts clearly and in writing and to produce reports.
• Willingness and flexibility to work loyally as part of a team.
• The personality to engage with other professionals and general public alike in promoting the firm and building profile in a professional manner.

At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years we are now located in over 50 Territories, 740+ Offices, 27,000+ People, with 1 Global Network.

At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals. A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve.

Competitive salary