MRICS Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45,000 - £60,000 depending on

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced MRICS Building Surveyor to join their Nottingham team, with the flexibility to work between London and Nottingham. This established consultancy has over 50 years’ history and a growing Building Surveying group.

You will carry out building condition surveys, defect analysis, damp and mould surveys, PPMA surveys for public sectors, prepare technical reports, drawings in AutoCAD, and manage projects from inception to completion while building strong

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification and strong Building Surveying experience.
• Contract Administration experience and ability to undertake condition/defect surveys.
• Excellent report writing and technical knowledge; able to use AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of building pathology, remedial works and time management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building condition surveys across diverse properties.
• Conduct defect surveys and building pathology investigations with recommendations.
• Prepare damp and mould surveys and detailed reports.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance surveys for education, healthcare and public sector sites.
• Produce measured surveys and drawings; manage schedules of work and tender docs.
• Provide advice on repair, maintenance and refurbishment; act as Contract Administrator.
• Manage projects from inception to completion with cost, quality and risk oversight.
• Support procurement, review contractor returns and monitor works on site.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain stakeholder communications.

Skills

Building Surveying

Contract Administration

Condition surveys

Defect surveys

AutoCAD

Report writing

Building pathology

Time management

Client liaison

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

MRICS Building Surveyor

London / Nottingham | £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid & Flexible Working

We're working with a well-established, independent construction consultancy with a history spanning more than 50 years and a growing Building Surveying team.

Due to an increase in work, this consultancy is looking for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to join their close-knit team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied role across public and private sector projects, with the flexibility to work between London and Nottingham.

The Role

This is a genuinely varied Building Surveying position, with no two weeks likely to look the same.

You’ll be involved in projects from initial inspection and investigation through to reporting, specification, procurement and delivery. The role will involve working closely with clients, contractors and other professional teams, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your projects and develop strong client relationships.

• Carrying out building condition surveys across a diverse range of properties
• Undertaking defect diagnosis and building pathology investigations, identifying causes and recommending appropriate remedial solutions
• Completing damp and mould surveys and preparing detailed technical reports
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) surveys for education, healthcare and public sector properties
• Carrying out measured surveys and producing drawings using AutoCAD
• Preparing schedules of condition, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
• Providing advice on repair, maintenance and refurbishment requirements
• Acting as Contract Administrator on refurbishment and maintenance projects
• Managing projects from inception through to completion, including monitoring programmes, costs, quality and risk
• Assisting with procurement and tender exercises, including reviewing contractor returns and making recommendations
• Carrying out regular site inspections and monitoring works against specifications
• Investigating insurance claims and building defects, providing technical advice and supporting the claims process
• Undertaking dilapidations surveys and reports
• Preparing professional reports and presenting findings and recommendations to clients
• Managing multiple instructions and projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and other project stakeholders

Project values typically range from around £25,000 to £250,000 +, with the portfolio spanning residential, healthcare, education, public sector and commercial property.

What they’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced MRICS Building Surveyor who is comfortable working across a broad range of instructions and can manage their own workload.

• MRICS qualification
• Strong general Building Surveying experience
• Contract Administration experience
• Experience undertaking condition and defect surveys
• Strong report writing and technical knowledge
• AutoCAD experience
• Good knowledge of building pathology and remedial works
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• The confidence to deal directly with clients and contractors
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to the site-based nature of some of the workExperience within the public sector or historic buildings would be particularly beneficial.

Package & Benefits

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience
• 27 days annual leave, including three days over Christmas
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Professional subscriptions and fees paid
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Travel expenses covered
• Genuine opportunities for progression as the Building Surveying team continues to grow

For more information, please contact Georgie Marden.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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