Senior Building Surveyor

Gleeds; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to enhance their team in Greater Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage diverse projects, providing expert advice on building surveys, dilapidation, and construction management. You'll work closely with clients and lead teams to deliver high-quality services while fostering strong relationships. With a commitment to professional development, this position not only allows you to advance your career but also offers access to a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a contributory pension scheme. Join a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Post-MRICS experience in building surveying is essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage building surveying commissions from feasibility to completion.
• Engage with clients and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Building Surveying

Construction Methods

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

ICT Skills

Education

MRICS Qualification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Gleeds Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our team in Manchester. We are looking for Building Surveyors who are ready to take the next step in their careers and are looking to deliver project work to an exciting range of public and private sector clients across the North of England.

Senior professional responsible for managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives
• Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer’s requirements
• Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures
• Managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews
• Quality monitoring of construction projects
• Planning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the project;
• Agreeing with the director and client the right sub-consultants to assist with delivery of a commission. Following the approved procedures for appointing Sub-Consultants
• Communicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team members
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
• Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager
• Producing and presenting to customers
• Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential
• Preparing bids for services
• Managing services delivery for profit
• Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit activities

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
  

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification;
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying tasks;
• Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials;
• Thorough knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies;
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent;
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts;
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written;
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes;
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills;
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily;
• Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.
  

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
  

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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