Senior Building Surveyor - Leeds/Manchester/North

Monaghans Property; Leeds, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Monaghans Property is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor for our Leeds or Manchester office, with projects across Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Education and Residential sectors. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for progression within a growing Built Asset Consultancy team.

The candidate should have a relevant degree or CIOB/MRICS progress, strong leadership, and excellent client-facing communication. Travel within the UK for site inspections is expected.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and demonstrable construction-industry experience.
• CIOB and/or MRICS status or active progression toward MRICS preferred.
• Strong team ethic and work discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Building Survey reports for clients.
• Provide reasoned advice on dilapidations claims.
• Inspect and prepare Schedules of Condition.
• Administer contracts to ensure smooth running.
• Prepare schemes with costings, programmes and specs.
• Organise tender documents and advise procurement routes.
• Conduct party wall inspections and negotiations.
• Fulfil Tenants Surveyor duties for new build handovers.
• Provide upward reporting to meet client expectations.
• Travel within the UK for site inspections and surveys.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Relevant degree

CIOB qualification / experience

MRICS status or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tablet & Mobile data collection

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor - Leeds/Manchester/North

An opportunity exists for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our Leeds or Manchester office working on projects in the Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Education and Residential sectors. Working as part of the Built Asset Consultancy Team, the successful candidate will have a great opportunity to join an expanding business where progression and reward is driven by successful delivery! We are looking for efficient, goal driven engaging individuals who prioritise innovation and flexibility.

As our Senior Building Surveyor you will be responsible for:

Preparing detailed Building Survey reports for clients

Providing detailed reasoned advice to clients relating to claims for dilapidations

Inspection and preparation of Schedules of Condition

Administering the role of contract administrator to ensure smooth running of a construction contract

Preparing scheme designs with costings, programmes and specification of works

Organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes

Party wall inspections and negotiations

Administering the Tenants Surveyor role to achieve successful handovers of new build development

Upward reporting to meet client expectations

The role involves some travel in the UK to undertake site inspections and surveys

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

A relevant degree, with demonstrable experience within the construction industry

Alternatively, CIOB and/or holding relevant and demonstrable experience would be considered

A great team and work ethic

It would be great if you had:

Experience in the construction sector – particularly retail, leisure, or commercial sectors

MRICS status, or working towards, desirable

iMaPS or other PD/CDM-C qualifications e.g., NEBOSH would be desirable but not essential

Strong knowledge base including Contract Administration, Building Surveys, CDM, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations, Party Walls etc

Full driving license and your own vehicle

Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise with all levels of staff both internally and within client organisations

Strong people management and leadership skills are an advantage

Strong IT capabilities including working experience of Microsoft Office and Tablet & Mobile data collection

The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.

Location: Leeds or Manchester with hybrid working available

Job Type: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hour working week; Monday to Friday

Applicants must have the right to remain in the UK indefinitely as this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.