James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Building Surveyor
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We are currently working in partnership with our client, a well-established property and construction consultancy based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a permanent basis.
Depending on experience, the salary guide is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, with a good benefits package included. The ideal candidate will have strong Building Surveying experience, with previous exposure to public sector projects.
The successful candidate will play an active role in the delivery of projects and professional services across London and the South East, working with a wide range of public and private sector clients. Projects will include education, residential, public and community buildings, with strong links to Local Authorities, County Councils and Housing Associations.
Duties
- Preparing schedules and specifications
- Preparing tender documentation and contract documentation
- Undertaking Contract Administration duties and Employer’s Agent duties
- Carrying out building condition surveys
- Defect analysis and preparation of formal reports
- Preparing and submitting building regulations applications
- Preparing and submitting planning applications
- Managing a varied portfolio of projects, including education schemes from primary schools through to universities and SEN schools
- Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments
- Working on a range of refurbishment projects, including recently appointed theatre refurbishment schemes
- Supporting projects involving the upgrade of playgrounds and outdoor spaces for local authority clients
- Working across emerging retrofit and cladding opportunities, where relevant experience would be advantageous
- Supporting the delivery of projects across London and the South East
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Experience Required
- Strong Building Surveying experience
- Experience in scheduling and specification writing
- Experience preparing tender documentation and contracts
- Experience undertaking Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties
- Experience carrying out building condition surveys and measured surveys
- Experience in defect analysis and formal report writing
- Experience with building regulations and planning applications
- Previous experience working with public sector clients is desirable
- Experience working with Local Authorities, County Councils and Housing Associations is desirable
- Experience of aids and adaptations is desirable
- Experience of party wall matters is desirable
- Experience undertaking DDA audits is desirable
- AutoCAD proficiency is desirable
- Good knowledge of CDM regulations
- MRICS qualification or working towards MRICS status is preferred
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car is desirable
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required
- Strong technical Building Surveying knowledge
- Excellent understanding of building condition and defect analysis
- Strong specification writing and tender documentation skills
- Good understanding of Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong report writing skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Excellent team working and management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
- Good understanding of CDM regulations
- Commitment to delivering excellent client service
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery
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Rewards and Benefits
- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
- Good benefits package
- 26 days' annual leave plus birthday day off and bank holidays
- Staff profit share / bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Payment of professional fees for one professional body
- Life cover
- Regular company social events
- Regular charity challenges
- Support with CPD and professional development
- Excellent working environment and staff retention
- Career progression opportunities
Working Hours
- Permanent, full-time position
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Up to 40% of the working week can be undertaken from home following successful completion of probation
- Office based in Sidcup, with projects across London and the South East
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible.
If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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