Senior Building Surveyor

Girling Jones Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Truro. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within Education, Local Authority, and Healthcare frameworks. You will manage client relationships, assist in business development, and support senior management in driving the business forward. The company is known for its progressive approach and commitment to employee development, ensuring a supportive environment for growth. Join this team to leverage your building surveying expertise and make a significant impact on exciting projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Building Surveying or related field preferred.
• Membership in a relevant professional body is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and assist in business development.
• Support senior management to drive the division forward.
• Attend meetings with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Building Surveying

Client Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Staff Management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent

Membership of RICS or CIOB

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

The Company

We have a new position for a Senior Building Surveyor, working for a highly progressive Construction and Property Consultancy with offices across the South West. Their enthusiasm and drive have won over clients, securing a project portfolio that is the envy of the competition. The business was launched to provide Project Management and PQS services working on projects ranging from GBP1m - GBP140million. In recent years, they have brought on some fantastic clients via their modest but highly regarded Building Surveying team. This is a key area of focus and growth, looking to mirror the scale and success of the other two teams. Their Truro office is mirroring this growth and as a result, they are looking to procure an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their team.

The Opportunity

They are looking to attract an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join an existing team in the Truro office, working on traditional surveying service lines within Education, Local Authority, and Healthcare frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing existing client relationships while assisting the regional lead in growing the business, work winning, and business development.
• Supporting the SMT to drive the division/business forward.
• Attend in-house and external meetings with clients, local authorities, and other professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

They are looking for candidates with a traditional building surveying background.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with membership status of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, etc. (preferable).
• Good working knowledge of all aspects of building surveying and building design.
• Proven staff management skills.
• Proven client management including negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage staff, lead, and motivate individuals and teams to achieve targets.

What’s in it for you?

The successful Senior Building Surveyor will receive a detailed and extensive induction as well as:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working.
• Private healthcare.
• Generous annual leave allowance.

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