Chartered Building Surveyor

Knight Frank; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent property consultancy is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team in London. The role involves managing a variety of projects including contract administration, client liaison, and technical consultancy for diverse commercial properties. Candidates should possess RICS qualifications and demonstrate a collaborative spirit to foster client relations and business development.

Qualifications

• RICS qualified with an understanding of commercial buildings.
• Ability to measure buildings according to RICS Code of Practice.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and contracts while providing client liaison.
• Conduct dilapidations and landlord-tenant advice.
• Prepare pre-acquisition surveys and technical due diligence.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Client management

Education

RICS qualified

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Contract Type: Permanent Employment
Type: Full-Time
Working Requirements: Dynamic
Working Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Division: Commercial
Location: 55 Baker Street

Opportunity to work within a dynamic and diverse Building Consultancy team, with market-leading professionals advising global clients in a full range of consultancy services through the full life cycle of property.

ABOUT KNIGHT FRANK

Knight Frank is the leading independent property consultancy in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential, and Rural sectors. Established in 1897, Knight Frank now has more than 14,000 people operating in over 600 offices across 60 countries.

The Project & Building Consultancy Department is a leading global consultancy that balances business growth with individual aspirations. Our goal is to be a trusted advisor to clients, providing commercially minded and innovative advice to help them achieve their business goals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role involves being a Chartered Building Surveyor, undertaking a wide range of instructions across the building consultancy discipline, including project management, contract administration, dilapidations, landlord and tenant advice, pre-acquisition surveys, and technical due diligence on commercial properties.

This position involves direct client liaison and management, emphasizing relationship development within the sector that will last a career.

Responsibilities include:

1. Business generation and fee income development.
2. Monitoring correspondence and inquiries, managing urgent matters.
3. Attending events and promoting the department and firm.
4. Working commercially to ensure profitability.
5. Meeting fee income and instruction targets.
6. Managing billing and fee reporting.
7. Maintaining and growing client relationships.
8. Developing personal profile within the market.
9. Project management and contract administration.
10. Preparation of drawings (AutoCAD preferable but not essential).
11. Preparation of specifications.
12. Handling party walls, dilapidations, landlord and tenant advice.
13. Pre-acquisition surveys and technical due diligence.
14. Producing and checking Schedules of Condition, defect analysis, and building pathology reports.
15. Understanding Health and Safety legislation and CDMC.
16. Producing Reinstatement Cost Assessments.

Professional Standards

1. Effective communication with all stakeholders.
2. Understanding and utilizing information technology systems.
3. Clearly defining client requirements.
4. Adhering to deadlines and managing time effectively.
5. Maintaining confidentiality.
6. Liaising professionally with clients.
7. Upholding high professional conduct standards.
8. Following best practice procedures.

Team

1. Contributing actively to team spirit.
2. Collaborative work approach.
3. Positive interaction with team members.
4. Supporting the team with professional advice.
5. Engaging with other departments for information and cross-selling opportunities.

Systems & IT Competence

1. AutoCAD (2012 or later preferred), Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, NBS Specification writer.

Qualifications/Education Required

• RICS qualified.

Particular Aptitudes/Skills

• Ability to measure buildings per RICS Code of Practice.
• Basic understanding of JCT Contracts.
• Knowledge of components of commercial buildings and construction elements.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and numeracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Team loyalty and flexibility.
• Professional demeanor in promoting the firm.

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Please note: This is a direct search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.