Chartered Building Surveyor

ors, inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Remote-first hybrid model

Flexible working hours

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Death in Service benefit

Job summary

ors, inc. is looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor in Ireland to influence major projects and shape industry standards. You will enjoy a remote-first hybrid model, with competitive salary and various benefits including flexible working hours and a robust CPD programme.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, strong onsite skills, and the ability to foster long-term client relationships. Join us to work on diverse projects with a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in commercial and residential building surveying.
• Strong attention to detail and technical expertise.
• Ability to mentor graduate level building surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and proposals for projects.
• Supervise project reporting and drawing approvals.
• Conduct thorough property surveys and assess structural integrity.
• Advise clients on building issues and compliance.

Skills

Onsite surveying skills

Negotiation skills

Client relations

Report writing

IT skills (AutoCAD, Word, Excel)

Education

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying

Job description

About the role

As one of Ireland’s most progressive and people-focused building consultancies, we are strengthening our expert team with a chartered building surveyor with a proven track in delivering with speed and dependability on complex projects. This is a role where you will influence major projects, guide future industry standards, and help shape a better, more sustainable built environment. You’ll work with autonomy, collaborate with high-performing colleagues, and have the flexibility to work remotely while engaging with diverse sites across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders, supervising tendering procedures and putting together proposals.
• Compiling, checking and approving reports and drawings ensuring that projects run smoothly.
• Assisting with management and coordination of projects works.
• Inputting your expertise in general where you have specific expertise not available elsewhere in company.
• Client advising, providing professional advice on building issues.
• Technical Due Diligence, conducting thorough property surveys, assessing structural integrity, and identifying defects.
• Communicating and liaising with colleagues, architects, consultants and clients.
• Business development work as necessary to support the above.
• Building Regulations and Planning Permission Compliance reporting.
• Dilapidations, reports on commercial properties assessing building conditions and advising on repair obligations and costs, especially for commercial leases.

Essential Requirements

• BSc, (Hons) Degree in Building Surveying, or equivalent.
• Have strong onsite surveying skills with previous relevant commercial / residential building surveying experience.
• Experience in negotiation of settlement with tenants/landlord’s surveyor on terminal Schedule of Dilapidations.
• Experience in business development, client facing and presentation skills.
• Be able to develop and foster long term client relationships.
• Proficient IT skills, including AutoCAD, Word and Excel.
• Excellent technical knowledge and competence.
• Have strong report writing skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A team player who is motivated to mentor, share knowledge with and guide graduate level building surveyors.

Desirable Requirements

• Consultancy experience highly regarded.
• Chartered Building Surveyor and/or Registered Building Surveyor status desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
• Work from abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
• Company and birthday annual leave days
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
• Talent Development Programmes
• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy