Gateley Smithers Purslow
Building Surveyor
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Building Surveyor
Building Surveyor - Nottingham
About The Role
Gateley Smithers Purslow are recruiting a full-time Building Surveyor to join our growing team based in Nottingham, with primary work covering the Midlands and surrounding areas.
This is an exciting, varied role supporting the Surveying team on a wide range of projects, including:
- Insurance work
- Residential and commercial buildings (all construction types)
The Building Surveyor will report to their Line Manager, handling projects independently, providing guidance to supporting team members and ensuring seamless delivery.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- A strong drive for professional growth
- Passion for customer service
- Commitment to the company’s values
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Professional manner
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and advise on:
- Building design, construction, maintenance, repair & refurbishment
- Acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys & defect investigations
- Compile reports, schedules of work & works specifications
- Design and oversee construction using established building contracts and up-to-date technical standards
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including:
- Health & safety
- Party Wall Act
- Building Regulations
- Planning legislation
- Secure new projects by promoting company services
- Follow Gateley Smithers Purslow’s administrative, personnel & QHSE policy compliance
About The Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow is a multi-disciplinary firm (founded 1978) specialising in:
- Civil & structural engineering
- Building surveying
- Cost consultancy
- Architecture & planning
- Insurance claims
- Heritage conservation
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The company employs ** Britan’s largest independent insurance claims team**, consisting of Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers and Architects.
With locations across the UK, Gateley serves:
- Public sector clients
- Private sector clients
Certifications reflect our commitment:
- LR ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- Investors in People Platinum status
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying
- Working knowledge of:
- Consulting engineering
- Surveying
- Architectural & planning practices
- Proficiency in defect diagnosis & reporting
- Insurance repair project experience (preferred)
- Experience in:
- Working to tight deadlines
- Handling large scale projects within budgets
- Legal & regulatory awareness and skill in:
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Party Wall Act
- Building Regulations (current standards)
- Strong mathematical/IT problem-solving skills
- Outstanding verbal & written communication
Preferable
- Recognised Building Surveying Certification (e.g Charity, MRICS)
- Flexibility to adapt to differing work types
Benefits Package
Financial
- Competitive remuneration with annual bonus (performance-linked)
Development & Learning
- Access to Gateley’s internal learning platform ('Learn')
- Wide array of career development courses
Wellbeing & Workplace
- Comprehensive rewards package ('My Flex'): Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, extra annual leave (purchase option), etc.
- Full pension offering, health care & sick pay
- Access to critical illness benefit
- ESAV Scheme includes:
- Retail discounts via Perks At Work
- Free online courses (fitness, coding, languages, creative disciplines)
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About Us: Gateley Story
The Group Approach
We are forward-thinking specialists, combining legal expertise with business solutions. As a Group of over 5,700 active client s, our reach spans:
- FTSE 100 corporations
- Start-ups
- SMEs
- Private individuals (domestic/international) Our culture is built on a set of shared values:
- Ambition for success
- Forward thinking
- Room to breathe
- Trusted to do – autonomy & accountability
- Working together (collaboration)
Contributions are rewarded annually through Gateley Awards celebrating personal excellence.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our programme is recognised by Stonewall Diversity Champions and The Law Society for:
- Professional adherence to diversity, equity & inclusion
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace
- Cultural sensitivity within all recruitment processes
Policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Equal opportunity for all candidates (regardless of background)
- We actively encourage applications from groups previously under-represented in law and professional services
Pre-employment Screening Checks
Successful candidates will undergo role-specific checks, including:
- Immigration & eligibility to work
- Academic & professional qualifications verification
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
- Financial background & references
These checks are necessary for due diligence and security of high-profile roles.
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