Graduate Building Surveyor

Build Recruitment; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Graduate Building Surveyor / Chartered Building Surveyor (newly qualified): Brighton. Either advanced APC or recently qualified. Our client, an award-winning multi-disciplinary practice, is looking to recruit a Building Surveyor. Established as market leaders in the social housing sector, providing outstanding services to our local authority and housing associations with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our team in Brighton.

Working with our clients to build, maintain, and develop buildings, which are not only fit for purpose but for the good of residents and the wider community. We pride ourselves on creating longstanding relationships with our clients and enjoy working in a collaborative way to produce the finest results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval.
2. Preparation of specifications for tender, undertake tender analysis, and issue tender reports.
3. Support Senior members of staff in undertaking the role of adjoining owner's surveyor, building owner's surveyor, or agreed surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996.
4. Ownership for the project management of specific projects to include stock condition surveys and energy performance certificates.
5. Support Senior Surveyors in all duties of contract administration under various forms of JCT Contracts.
6. Diligently complete inspections for allocated projects within agreed timeframes.
7. Undertake inspections to diagnose defects. Carry out site investigations including opening up, testing, and sampling to confirm diagnosis.
8. Have an eye for detail and produce accurate and timely reports incorporating the condition of buildings and recommending remedial work to be undertaken.
9. Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
10. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks within the organisation and in line with the overall business objectives.

Skills and Experience:

With demonstrable experience as a consultant building surveyor, you will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types.
• Experience in writing specifications and writing schedules of works.
• Detailed knowledge and good experience acting as a contract administrator, particularly with the JCT form.
• Thorough understanding of planning and building regulations approval process.
• Significant site inspection experience to monitor and record progress on active sites.
• Confident in attending and chairing progress meetings with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to independently produce reports including feasibility, defect, condition, and defect reports.
• Some prior experience of party wall services would be beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Key Competencies:

• Accuracy: high attention to detail.
• Communication: effective communication skills and adept at building relationships.
• Decision making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload.
• Proactive: anticipate and flag areas for concern.
• Problem solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance.
• Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to.

On offer is a highly competitive package, a good work/life balance, and CPD. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Danny on (phone number removed) / (url removed).

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.