Monitoring Surveyor

Just Develop It; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction finance company in Fareham seeks a Monitoring Surveyor to oversee residential development projects. The role focuses on underwriting, due diligence, and team management with a salary of £40,000-£50,000 plus benefits. Ideal candidates will have industry experience and will enjoy career development opportunities and various perks like free meals and a gym onsite.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous monthly allowance at local restaurants

Free breakfast, lunch, snacks and barista made coffee

Spotify vouchers

Netflix vouchers

Osteopath allowance

Life Assurance

BUPA Health & Dental cover

Annual leave: 20 days + 8 bank holidays + up to 8 extra days based on length of service

Onsite free haircuts

Onsite free gym

Various social activities and a great team environment

Qualifications

• RICS qualification preferred.
• At least 3 years of industry experience required.
• HND Level 5 or Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with appraisal of residential development projects.
• Review and provide feedback on all site reports.
• Undertake ongoing monitoring of construction projects.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Full UK driving licence

Regular UK travel required

Education

RICS Qualified Preferred

Minimum 3 years Industry experience

HND Level 5 or Bachelors

Job description

Role: Monitoring Surveyor

At Onyx, our mission is to provide financial solutions to customers when they need it most. We keep things, simple, transparent, and free from red tape, leaving customers to concentrate on what they do best.

Due to continued success and growth, we are now looking to recruit a Lead Monitoring Surveyor. Onyx are part of the Just Develop It Group, and this role will be based from our head office in Segensworth, Fareham.

What will I be responsible for?

Joining our team as a Surveyor, you will be responsible for covering our South / South East patch. Your new role will be split into the following key areas:

Underwriting

• Assist with the appraisal of new residential development projects in terms of build cost, build assembly and build programme.
• Visit current projects undertaken by our borrowers/contractors as part of both the pre credit assessment and ongoing monitoring of the project to ensure cost budgets are being adhered to.
• Understand and articulate risks in the construction programme/budget and assess the developer's capability and readiness to deliver the project.
• Reporting to management on the status of live sites, drawdown requests and changes in build programme and cost to complete
• Line management of at least two graduate surveyors including assisting with their progression through to chartership

Due Diligence

• Review and provide feedback on all site reports (Structural, Environmental, Asbestos)
• Produce initial reports and review the cost complete information provided, liaise with borrower to resolve any issues highlighted
• Select appropriate construction milestones for each facility and track as part of the monthly valuations.
• Assist with construction Conditions Precedent prior to drawdown of the development loan and monitor the Conditions Subsequent as part of the monthly drawdown process.
• Liaise with external advisors to ensure construction documentation is satisfactory to the lenders requirements (consultant appointments, collateral warranties, build contract).
• Undertake ongoing monitoring of construction projects to ensure that they are on time and budget. Identify potential risks early and warn of any potential problems ahead of time
• Review monthly drawdown requests and monitor progress, costs to complete, development cashflow and programme. Raise and discuss areas of concern as part of the drawdown process.
• Track the construction drawdowns and forecast expected drawdowns.

Education

• RICS Qualified Preferred
• Minimum 3 years Industry experience required
• HND Level 5 or Bachelors preferred

Profile

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Full UK driving licence
• Regular UK travel required
• Ambitious and prepared to grow with role, further education available as required

Rewards & Benefits

In return for your hard work as a Surveyor, you will be offered:

Salary - £40,000-£50,000 per annum (DOE), plus up to 10% annual bonus

• Career development opportunities
• Generous monthly allowance at local restaurants
• Free breakfast, lunch, snacks and barista made coffee
• Spotify vouchers
• Netflix vouchers
• Osteopath allowance
• Life Assurance
• BUPA Health & Dental cover
• Annual leave: 20 days + 8 bank holidays + length of service accrual, up to 8 extra days
• Onsite free haircuts
• Onsite free gym
• Various social activities and a great team environment

If you have the skills and experience required to join the Onyx team, we want to hear from you! Please click APPLY below to register your interest.