Managing Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Cardiff is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment and feasibility projects across multiple sectors. You will manage client relationships, mentor junior surveyors and line-manage a small team while delivering high-quality surveying services.

You will apply JCT/NEC contracts, drive bid development and contribute to business opportunities, while upholding health and safety standards and a commitment to excellence on high-profile UK projects.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered status is essential or highly desirable.
• Sound technical surveying knowledge and significant building surveying experience.
• Experience managing clients with profitability awareness and business development.
• Experience mentoring, training and coaching team members.
• Line management experience is desirable.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and Statutory Compliance.
• Excellent time management and commitment to completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a range of building surveying services including feasibility studies, specifications, estimates, approvals and contract administration for refurbishment projects.
• Working across multiple projects in different sectors, providing refurbishment, improvement and modernisation work.
• Applying standard forms of building contract (JCT/NEC).
• Mentoring and training Building Surveyors and providing Supervisor support to junior staff on APC programme.
• Supporting senior managers in day-to-day activities.
• Line management of junior Building Surveying staff.
• Development of new business opportunities including bids.

Skills

MRICS chartered

Surveying knowledge

Client management

Mentoring

Line management

Health & safety

Time management

Job description

Overview

Be the essence of collaboration

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the UK? Join our collaborative Buildings & Places team in Cardiff, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who enjoys working within a vibrant team, has experience in managing client relationships, enjoys variety across all areas of Building Surveying, and will provide a first-class service to our prestigious clients.

As well as technical competence, we are looking for a Building Surveyor who has strong commercial awareness and who can inspire clients and mentor junior colleagues with their client relationship and communication skills.

This position would be an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor with post qualification experience to develop their career within a forward-thinking organisation.

As a Managing Building Surveyor, you'll be central to some of the UK's most significant projects. Your portfolio will vary across retail, health, energy, commercial property, education, and public sectors. Working alongside our senior managers, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams driven by excellence. We'll value your insight and leadership, supporting your continued growth and career development.

Your role

• Undertaking a range of building surveying services including feasibility studies, producing specifications, obtaining estimates, obtaining statutory approvals and administering contracts for refurbishment projects.
• Working across several projects in different sectors, providing a range of refurbishment, improvement and modernisation projects.
• Using and applying standard forms of building contract, such as JCT and NEC.
• Mentoring and training Building Surveyors and providing Supervisor support to Junior Surveyors on the RICS APC programme.
• Supporting the senior managers in their day-to-day activities.
• Line management of junior Building Surveying staff.
• Development of new business opportunities including preparation and submission of bids.

About you

• MRICS Chartered status essential/highly desirable.
• Sound technical surveying knowledge and significant building surveying experience.
• Experience managing clients, with a strong understanding of profitability, business development and sound commercial awareness.
• Experience in mentoring, training and coaching team members.
• Line management experience highly desirable.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and Statutory Compliance.
• Excellent time management, punctuality and commitment to getting the job done.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.