Senior Building Surveyor

Gateley Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their team in London. In this full-time role, you will lead on a variety of commercial projects and provide mentorship to APC candidates. Ideal candidates will be MRICS accredited with extensive experience in surveying, building regulations, and project management. This position offers a competitive remuneration package with strong focus on professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Health care benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting engineering and surveying practices.
• Proven ability to prepare reports and timelines.
• Strong understanding of building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and advise on commercial buildings.
• Prepare reports and specifications for projects.
• Lead project management efforts independently.

Skills

MRICS Accreditation

Consulting engineering knowledge

Defect diagnosis

Insurance repair project experience

Negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

MRICS Accredited

Job description

About The Role

The role

Gateley Vinden are looking to recruit a full time Senior Building Surveyor to join our growing team. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the UK Wide Surveying team on a wide range of projects primarily commercial buildings in all forms of construction. This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive, and passion for customer service, as well as delivering our values, a professional manner and good interpersonal communication skills are essential.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all commercial types of buildings and sites.
• Prepare reports, schedules of works and works specifications.
• Design and oversee works using recognised building contracts and current technical standards.
• Act as Lead Consultant and/or project manager undertaking larger value projects independently with sound knowledge on all aspects of professional consultancy services, including the appointment and co-ordination of other consultants to support project delivery.
• Understand and apply health and safety, party wall, building regulations, Building Safety Act and planning legislation.
• Promote the company's services to secure projects and promote the Gateley Vinden brand.
• Understand property and construction related legal documents including development agreements and leases and other documents in respect of monitoring new developments for funders, institutions and occupiers.
• Inspect and prepare dilapidations schedules and dilapidations liability assessments and negotiate these on behalf of landlords and tenants.
• Provide supervision and support to APC candidates to promote knowledge and understanding.
• Comply with the requirements of the Company's administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

The team

Gateley Vinden is a property and construction consultancy that helps clients across the built environment to maximize the value of their development projects, built assets, and construction businesses and funds. They offer a wide range of services, including dispute management, quantity surveying, project management, fund monitoring, building surveying, and corporate services. Their team has extensive experience in residential, education, affordable housing, industrial, office, retail, health, and hotels/leisure sectors.

The company is committed to delivering results that delight clients, inspire people, and support communities, with a focus on creative, straightforward advice and long-lasting client relationships within a welcoming environment for employees.

The person

Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Must be MRICS Accredited
• Experience and extensive working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures, with awareness of latest statutory requirements and technical publications.
• Experience in defect diagnosis and report writing
• Insurance repair project experience preferred
• Experience in negotiation, supervisory and leadership roles
• Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets on large-scale projects
• Experience and understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, Party Wall and Building Regulation legislation
• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills and the ability to think methodically to problem solve
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and variable attitude to work type

About Us

The benefits

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues, development and progression opportunities reward commitment and loyalty. A competitive remuneration package includes annual bonus potential.

We offer learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress careers. Our My Flex rewards package includes annual leave options, cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and more (grade dependent). Perks At Work/Home offers retail benefits, plus a Community Online Academy with free courses.

We are Gateley

Gateley is a forward-thinking, straight-talking professional services group. We support more than 5,700 active clients across the UK and beyond. Our culture recognises the Gateley Team Spirit and values: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. The Gateley Team Spirit awards recognise exceptional contributions.

Diversity, inclusion and well-being

Diversity, inclusion and well-being are core to Gateley's culture. We recruit talent from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities. We support flexible working patterns and encourage applicants seeking flexibility to apply. Gateley is recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for Diversity and Inclusion Charter and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Additional Information

If you receive an offer, pre-employment screening checks will be completed, including eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, criminal records (where relevant), financial stability, and references. Screening varies by role.