Senior Building Surveyor

Ernest And Florent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60k-£70k per year

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension

Healthcare

Professional membership fees paid

Portsmouth office establishment

Strong pipeline of work

Leadership opportunity in regionalteam

Job summary

Ernest And Florent is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead the establishment of a new Portsmouth office and build a regional team along the South Coast.

You will manage a varied workload, develop client relationships, and contribute to shaping the local offering while delivering professional and project-based instructions. MRICS is required and you will join an established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong pipeline of work.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with strong Building Surveying background
• Experience delivering professional and project-based instructions
• Confident managing projects and client relationships independently
• Strong technical knowledge across building surveys, defect diagnosis, contract administration
• Commercially aware with interest in business development and growing client relationships
• Proactive entrepreneurial approach to establish a regional team
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow the new Portsmouth office and Building Surveying team
• Manage a varied workload of professional and project-based instructions across the South Coast
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients to build a strong pipeline of repeat business
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider building consultancy team
• Help shape the future team and develop the local offering

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Technical knowledge

BD / business development

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Building surveys

Education

MRICS

Job description

An opportunity to join an established consultancy and help build something from the ground up, taking a leading role in establishing a new team across the South Coast.

The Senior Building Surveyors Role

An award-winning building consultancy are looking to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor to help establish and grow their new Portsmouth office.

Following an increase in workload across the South Coast, the business is investing in its regional presence and looking for an experienced Building Surveyor who wants to take on greater responsibility, build client relationships and play a key role in shaping a new team.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical delivery with the chance to influence how the local offering develops.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the establishment and growth of a new Portsmouth office and Building Surveying team.
• Managing a varied workload of professional and project-based instructions across the South Coast.
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients, helping to build a strong pipeline of repeat business.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider building consultancy team.
• Helping shape the future team, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the development of the local offering.

The Senior Building Surveyors Requirements

• MRICS qualified, with a strong background in Building Surveying consultancy
• Experience delivering a range of professional and project-based instructions
• Confident managing projects and client relationships independently
• Strong technical knowledge across building surveys, defect diagnosis, contract administration and related professional services
• Commercially aware, with an interest in business development and growing client relationships
• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach, with the ambition to help establish a successful regional team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues

What's on offer?

• £60,000 - £70,000
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus structure, pension contribution & healthcare scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• The opportunity to help establish a new office and team in Portsmouth
• A strong pipeline of work across Southampton, Portsmouth and the wider South Coast
• The chance to take on greater responsibility and help shape the future of the local business
• The backing, expertise and resources of an established multidisciplinary consultancy