Senior Consultant (Building Pathology)

Penguin Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a Senior Consultant to join their Building Pathology team. This role offers a competitive salary between £41,000 and £50,000 plus a car or car allowance. The ideal candidate will lead and deliver various building pathology projects, manage client relationships, and mentor team members. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about project management and building investigations, within a supportive and dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building investigations, surveying, or engineering.
• Exposure to project management and delivery.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver building pathology projects.
• Conduct condition surveys and performance assessments.
• Manage projects to ensure safety, quality, and budget objectives are met.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor team members to foster professional growth.

Skills

Building investigations

Project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Commercial awareness

Education

Professional membership of a relevant institution

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced consultant with a background in building investigations and a passion for leading projects? Do you excel at balancing technical quality, safety, and commercial success while fostering a supportive team environment? We are seeking a motivated Senior Consultant to join our Building Pathology team in Leighton Buzzard. This is an exciting opportunity to manage diverse projects, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor team members, all while contributing to the success of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Salary: £41,000 - £50,000 + car/car allowance

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver building pathology projects, including:
• • Conducting condition surveys (both intrusive and non-destructive).
  • Performing concrete assessments, including composition, deterioration, and corrosion analysis.
  • Investigating water ingress and planning remediation strategies.
  • Utilizing non-destructive testing methods such as GPR and ultrasonic pulse echo.
  • Conducting building investigations for repurposing and providing design input.
  • Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting results.
  • Produce and review high-quality technical reports.
  • Manage projects to ensure safety, quality, and budget objectives are met.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering practical and effective solutions.
  • Plan resources, allocate tasks, and monitor team performance.
  • Support and mentor team members to foster professional growth.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Contribute to risk management and cost control initiatives.
  • Promote continuous improvement across all projects.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess:
• Professional membership of a relevant institution (advantageous but not essential).
• Proven experience in building investigations, surveying, or engineering.
• Exposure to project management and delivery.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and teams.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of budgets.
• A problem-solving mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Day-to-Day

• Your daily responsibilities will include:
• Planning and managing building pathology projects from inception to completion.
• Conducting and overseeing technical investigations and assessments.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed technical reports for clients.
• Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Mentoring and supporting team members to ensure high performance.
• Monitoring project progress to ensure timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £41,000 - £50,000 per annum.
• Car or car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Commitment to health, safety, and employee well-being.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.

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