Senior Building Surveyor

Build Recruitment Limited; Orpington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor for projects in South East London. The role focuses on overseeing feasibility studies, planning and building regulation approvals, and contract administration for housing and public sector clients.

You will lead site inspections, diagnose defects, prepare condition and feasibility reports, and support party wall matters. A Chartered Building Surveyor with UK charter status and strong report-writing skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor with UK charter status.
• Extensive experience with planning/regulations approvals and contract admin.
• Proven ability to produce feasibility, condition and defect reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility reports.
• Ownership for the project management of specific projects, including contract administration.
• Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval.
• Diligently complete inspections for allocated projects within agreed timeframes.
• Undertake inspections to diagnose defects including testing and sampling.
• Produce accurate reports on building condition and remedial works.
• Carry out condensation surveys and produce reports within the timeframe.
• Support party wall matters and liaise with solicitors as required.
• Inform the Partner of project issues and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Perform other duties aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Chartered Building Surveyor

Site inspections

Report writing

Project management

Communication

Driving Licence

Job description

SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR: South East London

Our client is an award-winning multi-disciplinary practice. Established as market leaders in the social housing sector and wider public sectors providing outstanding services to our clients. Commitment to excellence, innovation and client satisfaction makes the leading building and property consultancy stand out from the rest. We are now seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to continue the growth of the company.

Working with our clients to build, maintain and develop buildings, which are not only fit for purpose, but for the good of residents and the wider community. Creating longstanding relationships with our clients and enjoy working in a collaborative way to produce the finest results.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare feasibility reports.

• Ownership for the project management of specific projects, including contract administration.
• Prepare and apply for planning and building regulations approval.
• Diligently complete inspections for allocated projects within agreed timeframes.
• Undertake inspections to diagnose defects. Carry out site investigations including opening up, testing and sampling to confirm diagnosis.
• Produce accurate and timely reports incorporating the condition of buildings and recommending remedial work to be undertaken.
• Carry out condensation surveys and produce accurate reports in accordance within the specified timeframe.
• Undertake inspections and prepare expert reports acting on the instruction of our client's or their appointed solicitors in relation housing disrepair.
• Support the Partner in undertaking the role of adjoining owner’s surveyor, building owner’s surveyor or agreed surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996.
• Inform the Partner of any project specific issues and/or elevate concerns as they arise.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks within the organisation and in line with the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualification as a Chartered Building Surveyor
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction types
• Thorough understanding of planning and regulations approval process
• Detailed knowledge of the contract administration process
• Significant site inspection experience including the ability to diagnose defects including the testing and sampling process
• Ability to independently produce reports including feasibility, condition and defect reports
• Some prior experience of party wall services would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Competencies:

• Communication: effective communication skills and adept at building relationships
• Decision making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload
• Proactive: anticipate and flag areas for concern
• Problem solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance
• Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to
• Thorough: attention to detail

On offer is a highly competitive package, a good work/life balance and CPD. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Danny on 07756 401156 / [e-mail]