Project Building Surveyor

Akelius Residential Property AB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Training programs

Company events

Private medical

Dental cover

Death in service

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Travel subsidy

Job summary

Akelius Residential Property AB in London seeks a Project Building Surveyor to oversee repair, maintenance and refurbishment across a residential portfolio. You will combine project delivery, defect diagnosis and technical advisory support for asset and property management teams.

You will manage internal and external refurbishments including façades, roofs, windows and apartment upgrades, procure contractors, and act as Contract Administrator under JCT.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• MRICS is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with building refurbishment and defect diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Procure contractors via tendering and manage on-site performance
• Act as Contract Administrator under JCT forms
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance
• Manage project programs, costs and risks to ensure delivery
• Undertake inspections and defect diagnosis with clear reports

Skills

Building surveying knowledge

Contract administration

Project management

Cost control

Communication

Report writing

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS desirable

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

We are seeking a Project Building Surveyor to support the delivery and oversight of internal and external repair, maintenance, and refurbishment works across our residential portfolio in London.

The role combines project delivery, defect diagnosis, and technical advisory support to asset and property management teams.

Manage planned and reactive works across the portfolio, including internal and external refurbishments and maintenance works such as façades, roofs, and windows and apartment upgrades

• procure contractors through tendering processes and manage their performance on site
• act as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of contract
• carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with specifications
• manage project programs, costs, and risks to ensure delivery within agreed parameters

Undertake inspections and defect diagnosis, producing clear technical reports and specifications.

Advise on statutory and legal matters including,

• Party Wall Acts
• lease compliance
• Building Regulations
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 20215
• Town and Country Planning Act

Provide technical advice to asset managers and property managers on maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and capital expenditure decisions.

Reviewing and providing advice on technical due diligence for potential acquisitions, assessing the condition, performance, and risks of residential and commercial properties including advising on refurbishment and development costs.

This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be altered from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

who you are

We are looking for someone who is proactive and organized with strong attention to detail, and who is able to work independently while collaborating with wider teams.

The ideal candidate will have

• experience in a similar role within residential or mixed-use property
• strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and refurbishment works
• experience administering JCT contracts and managing contractors
• ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across a portfolio
• good commercial awareness and cost control capability
• strong communication skills with the ability to advise non-technical stakeholders
• proficient in report writing and specification preparation

qualifications

• degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline preferred
• MRICS desirable but not essential

what we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• internal industry specific education and training
• a biannual company event to include education, culture, activity and fun

Benefits after successful completion of a probation period:

• access to private medical and dental cover
• annual sporting and health benefit contribution
• death in service cover
• employee assistance programme
• cycle to work scheme
• a monthly travel subsidy for office commute

about Akelius

Akelius owns over 20,000 rental apartments in England, France, Germany, Canada and United States.