Chartered Building Surveyor - East / West Midlands

TSA Surveying Ltd; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join its remote team. This role involves advising on building defects, managing diverse surveying projects, and preparing maintenance reports. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background and aims to progress to a director level. The firm offers generous benefits, including 33 days of annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Fully hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Financial support for professional and personal development

Clear opportunities for director progression

Employee referral scheme with potential bonuses

Performance based bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building surveying, particularly in residential and commercial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of building defects and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to manage projects independently and work with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on building defects across various property types.
• Prepare and review Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) reports.
• Act as Project Manager for projects ranging from £50k to £3m+.
• Complete pre-acquisition surveys for different property types.
• Support business initiatives, including mentoring junior surveyors.

Skills

Technical expertise in building surveying

Client relationship management

Project management

Knowledge of Party Wall advice

Education

Chartered status or equivalent accreditation

Job description

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Location: Remote working - West Midlands or East Midlands
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:30
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• Fully Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Financial support for professional and personal development
• Clear opportunities for director progression
• Employee referral scheme with potential bonuses
• Performance based bonus

Role Overview

The Charctered Building Surveyor will work as part of a growing team under the guidance of the Building Surveying Directors, delivering core surveying and project services primarily within the residential and commercial sectors. This role suits a proactive and motivated professional who is keen to apply their technical expertise across a diverse range of surveying disciplines while developing and maintaining strong client relationships. With the role being fully remote, the role requires an experienced building surveyor who can manage their own director and is motivated to become a director level building surveyor in the coming years.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing professional advice on building defects across a wide range of property types and ages
• Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) reports, associated budget costs, and advising clients on maintenance strategies
• Reviewing pre-construction information and overseeing RAMS reviews for managed projects and service installations
• Acting as Project Manager and/or Contract Administrator on projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+, working independently or leading professional teams depending on project complexity
• Acting as Principal Designer where required, including preparation of pre-construction information, review of construction phase plans, and compilation of health and safety files
• Completing pre-acquisition surveys across commercial, retail, industrial, and residential properties
• Carrying out building height surveys and structural appraisals to support Building Safety Reports in line with the Building Safety Act 2022
• Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations, negotiating claims, and providing advice to landlords and tenants
• Providing Party Wall advice to building owners and adjoining owners (desirable but not essential)
• Monitoring development and project works on behalf of landlords, funders, and other stakeholders
• Supporting wider business initiatives including business development, service improvement, CPD activities, training, and mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates