Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

Groupe Adequat UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in London is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to undertake various duties related to property management and surveys. The role involves working with clients from varied sectors and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and a graduate background. The position offers a competitive salary between £75,000 and £90,000 along with benefits.

Benefits

Bonus based on targets

Statutory pension

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a building surveyor role with varied reports.
• Ability to work independently and present information clearly.
• Full UK Driving License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys.
• Acting as Party Wall Surveyor for Building and Adjoining Owners.
• Production of Condition Surveys and Planned Maintenance Strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Basic numeracy skills

Flexible approach to work

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

We are delighted to be working with Terracotta Properties to find a Chartered (Senior) Building Surveyor.

The team provides the full suite of professional services including Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys, Party Wall, Dilapidations, Schedules of Condition, Planned Maintenance, Defect Diagnosis, Cost Consultancy and Reinstatement Cost Assessments alongside both Contract Administration and Project Management instructions.

The team works across both residential and commercial property types.

We require a person with good knowledge and experience in providing both professional and project management services on a range of property types within Greater London and into the Home Counties.

Main Duties

• Undertaking Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys across a range of building types
• Acting as Party Wall Surveyor for both Building and Adjoining Owners
• Acting as Dilapidations surveyor for both Landlords and Tenants
• Production of Condition Surveys / Planned Maintenance Strategies
• Undertaking inspections and producing Defect Diagnosis Reports, Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA's) for Insurance Purposes
• Acting as CA / PM on a range of projects including External Decorations / Residential Refurbishment / Commercial Fit Out
• Assisting with the development and progression of junior members of staff towards Chartership
• Tracking instructions and associated fees. Identifying areas of profitability and growth
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
• Maintain a positive attitude towards routine tasks
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work
• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion
• To prepare ad-hoc advice in a limited time frame

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written in the form of working on a variety of building survey reports
• Detailed analytical skills, basic numeracy, and good attention to detail
• An ability to carry out research, work independently and present this information clearly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
• Preferably Full UK Driving License
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Confident and assertive where required
• Sociable and outgoing

The role will be client-facing, working with anyone from private developers, development companies, housing associations, local authorities, private individuals, and banks etc. You will also be expected work with all members of the team. You will have a graduate on rotation to mentor and assess. We want to develop and cultivate your professional interests. You will be joining an ambitious firm. Once established within the building surveying team, you will be encouraged to identify an area of the business that you wish to build and grow your own team. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do that. Our purpose is to help you create the job you want.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £75,000 to £90,000 experience depending
• Bonus based off hitting agreed target
• Statutory pension
• Cycle2work scheme