Senior / Chartered Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Associate Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment projects across various sectors in the UK. This role involves managing teams, conducting feasibility studies, and providing technical expertise. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong client management and mentoring skills. The company promotes a flexible working environment and values diversity among its staff.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Total Reward package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Building Surveying post chartership.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and Statutory Compliance.
• Specific Technical Skillsets such as Dilapidations, Party Wall, and Fire Risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on various refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Undertake feasibility studies and produce specifications for projects.
• Develop new business opportunities including preparation of bids.

Skills

Technical surveying knowledge

Building Surveying experience

Client management

Mentoring and training

Time management

Education

B.Sc. (Hons) in Building Surveying

Chartered status

Job description

Job Description

Shape the highways of tomorrow.

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Project & Programme Services Team

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work‑life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. We discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We’re passionate about our work while valuing each other equally, and are proud of our recent pledges for Women’s Equality and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer’.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. We’ll talk about what’s important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments or support your ambitions outside of work.

As an Associate Building Surveyor, you’ll be central to some of the UK’s most significant projects. Your portfolio will vary across retail, health, energy, commercial property, education, and public sectors. Working alongside senior managers, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams driven by excellence. We’ll value your insight and leadership, supporting your continued growth and career development.

Your Purpose

• Working across several projects in different sectors, providing a range of refurbishment, improvement and modernisation projects. Undertaking feasibility studies, producing specifications, obtaining estimates, obtaining statutory approvals and administering contracts for refurbishment projects.
• Working extensively throughout Devon and Cornwall and sometimes further afield.
• Using and applying standard forms of building contract, such as JCT and NEC.
• Knowledge and application of building surveying professional services. 2‑3 years of experience of experience in Building Surveying post chartership.
• Mentoring and training Building Surveyors and providing Supervisor support to Junior Surveyors on the RICS APC programme.
• Understanding the principles of quality, safety and the environment in asset surveys, design and management of projects and portfolios.
• Supporting the senior managers in their day‑to‑day activities.
• Line managing of junior Building Surveying staff.
• Carrying out surveys, inspections, schedules, provide professional services and managing regional schemes.
• Development of new business opportunities including preparation and submission of bids.

What can you bring

• A B.Sc. (Hons) in Building Surveying or a similar RICS accredited degree.
• Chartered status essential / highly desirable.
• Sound technical surveying knowledge and significant building surveying experience.
• Experience managing clients with a strong understanding of profitability, business development and sound commercial awareness.
• Experience in mentoring, training and coaching team members.
• Experience managing workloads and projects.
• Sound knowledge drafting technical documents, including clients’ requirements, asset reviews, feasibility studies, specifications and drawings.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and Statutory Compliance.
• Specific Technical Skillsets to meet specialist Professional Building Surveying service requirements EG Dilapidations, Party Wall, Fire Risk, Access Assessments.
• Excellent time management, punctuality and commitment to getting the job done.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world’s tallest hotel, London’s Heathrow Airport to Europe’s first eco‑friendly mosque. You’ll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Meeting your needs

We offer employees "Total Reward" – a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. If you identify as having a disability, let us know ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.