Senior Building Surveyor

Bimplus; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join our Huddersfield studio. This permanent role focuses on complex surveys, risk assessment and project delivery for diverse sectors including healthcare and education.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, MRICS status (or working towards it) and has substantial UK-based experience in building surveying and contract administration. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent.
• MRICS or active path to MRICS is preferred.
• Experience inUK practice/consultancy with post-qualification work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage building surveys, condition surveys and technical due diligence.
• Prepare high-quality reports, specifications and schedules of work.
• Identify defects, causes and remedial solutions with practical recommendations.
• Provide professional advice across varied property types to clients.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Education

Relevant degree in Building Surveying

MRICS chartership or working towards

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading multidisciplined RIBA chartered practices who offer a wide range of services to the commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to hit the ground running for their team in their Huddersfield studio.

Benefits for the role of Senior Building Surveyor include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Senior Building Surveyor include:

• Undertaking and managing building surveys, condition surveys and technical due diligence
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, specifications and schedules of work
• Identifying building defects, establishing causes and recommending practical remedial solutions
• Providing professional advice to clients across a range of property types
• Managing refurbishment and improvement projects from inception through to completion
• Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent where appropriate
• Preparing and reviewing specifications, tender documentation and contract documentation
• Managing contractors and consultants and monitoring quality, progress and costs
• Undertaking site inspections and reporting on construction progress
• Advising clients on planned maintenance, lifecycle issues and capital investment
• Supporting dilapidations, party wall and other specialist surveying instructions where required
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Skills and experience for the role of Senior Building Surveyor:

• Relevant degree within building surveying
• Chartered or working towards MRICS chartership
• Significant post qualification experience as a Building Surveyor within a UK practice or consultancy
• Project manager experience within a previous role
• Healthcare and fire & safety experience is desirable
• Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work and technical reports
• Good knowledge of construction technology, building pathology and relevant legislation and regulations
• Experience of contract administration and project delivery
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

This is a permanent role