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About The Role
The Building Surveyor Position
Gateley Smithers Purslow are seeking a full-time Building Surveyor to join their growing team based in Nottingham, with a focus on Midlands-based and surrounding projects.
This roles requires:
- Providing support to the Surveying team across diverse projects, primarily insurance-related.
- Handling residential and commercial buildings in various construction forms.
- Acting as key advisor under the leadership of a Line Manager.
- Managing assigned projects within one’s area of authority.
- Training and guiding supporting team members.
Accurate team support will demonstrate the successful candidate’s ambition, drive, and commitment to customer service. Communication skills must enable maintaining professional mannerism while promoting company vision.
Responsibilities
The Building Surveyor will be responsible for:
- Building Analyses: Inspecting and providing expert advice on design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all building types and sites.
- Technical Reports: Preparing acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys and defect investigations.
- Documentation Management: Drafting reports, schedules of work and detailed specifications.
- Project Coordination: Designing works and overseeing projects according to building contracts and current technical standards.
- Legislative Compliance: Understanding and applying health and safety, party wall, building regulations, and planning law.
- Client Acquisition: Supporting marketing efforts to promote company services and secure projects.
- Compliance: Adhering to administrative procedures, personnel policies and Health & Safety regulations.
The Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow is an independent multi-disciplinary practice founded in 1978. Their specialisations include:
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Building Surveying
- Cost Consultancy
- Architecture & Planning
- Insurance Claims
- Heritage Conservation
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The firm employs highly skilled professionals such as:
- Chartered Building Surveyors
- Chartered Structural Engineers
- Architects
They operate uk-wide, specialising in insurance-related projects across public and private sectors with advanced credentials:
- LR ISO 9001 Quality Certification
- Investors in People (Platinum)
The culture is people-focused, ensuring a supportive and development-driven work environment.
Person Specification
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification
- Professional experience in consulting engineering, surveying, architecture and planning sectors
- Clear understanding of:
- Technical standards & recent statutory requirements
- Current publication updates relevant to the field
- Keen attention to detail in insurance repair projects
- Mix of in-depth domain expertise and hands-on skills (e.g., defect diagnostics, report drafting)
- Ability to work to tight deadlines while managing budget constraints
- Strong legislative knowledge, including:
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Party Wall Legislation
- Building Regulations Compliance
- Technical proficiency in maths, scientific analysis and IT tools
- Problem-solving mindset to analyse and delegate tasks methodically
- Effective communication:
- Verbal (client presentations, internal discussions)
- Written (detailed technical reports, correspondence)
- Must exhibit a proactive, flexible and adaptable work attitude to suit varied project demands
About Us
Corporate Values & Purpose
Gateley fosters bold and solution-driven teams focused on meeting all clients’ needs antitheistically. As a legal and professional services group, they empower employees through:
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- Support, coaching and continuous feedback
- Revenue Possibilities tied to qualitative performance accuracy (including annual bonuses)
- Proven Pathways (via Learn platform)
- Targeted Professional Training (e.g. fitness, Kсебг-coding, dance, language courses)
My Flex platform offers enhancements like:
- Additional annual leave purchase
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Critical illness insurance option
- Group personal pension plan
- Healthcare benefits
- Season ticket loans
- Additional grade-dependent perks via Perks At Work and Home
Mission To Breathe
Our team values demonstrate:
- Ambition for Success – Goals and achievements motivated by excellence.
- Forward Thinking – Continuous improvement through adaptability.
- Room to Breathe – Safe space for innovation.
- Trusted to Do – Self-reliance with backing from leadership.
- Working Together – Unified efforts rewarded.
Success stories are celebrated annually during the Gateley Team Spirit Awards.
Diversity, Inclusion & Well-Being
Gateley champions an inclusive culture that values diversity at every level. Criteria for selection are uniform for all applicants, including regarding race, sex, age, sexual orientation, ability, or culture.
For employees, they offer:
- Stable work/life balance
- Adaptable working patterns
- Intentional focus on both personal and business growth
- Gold Standard distinction according to The Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter
- Stonewall Diversity Champions status recognition
Additional Information
Prospective candidates must undergo pre-employment screening if offered a hire, including reviews of:
- Work eligibility quota
- Academic credentials (degree, certificates, etc.)
- Public record checks
- Financial stability verification
- Previous employer references
Screening criteria vary based on role requirements.
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