PHD Building Advisory Limited
Chartered Building Surveyor
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
PHD Building Advisory Limited is a specialist property and construction consultancy with over 30 years of collective experience across Housing, Education, Industrial, Heritage, and Healthcare sectors. The team comprises experienced building surveyors and project managers who deliver high-quality commercial building surveying and construction project services. Sustainable practices are central to the company’s approach, informing environmentally responsible solutions on every project. Core services include site visits to identify property risks and issues, providing technical advice, and developing specifications for remedial works. PHD Building Advisory also manage projects from initial design through contract administration and quantity surveying on schemes ranging from tens of thousands up to £10 million in value.
Role Description
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This is a full-time Chartered Building Surveyor role based in our central Bristol office. The position involves undertaking commercial building surveys, visiting client properties, and preparing professional reports on building condition, risks, and defects.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Day-to-day tasks
- Preparing specifications and schedules of work
- General building surveying and advising clients on suitable remedial and improvement solutions
- Landlord and tenant work such as preparing and negotiating dilapidation claims and schedules of condition
Qualifications
- Strong building surveying skills, including experience in commercial Building Surveying and technical reporting.
- Proficiency in conducting Condition Surveys and preparing Feasibility Studies to support client decision-making.
- Experience in Contract Management, including overseeing works on site, administering either JCT or NEC contracts, and managing project documentation.
- Knowledge of Dilapidations, including preparing schedules, advising on liabilities, and negotiating outcomes.
- Professional qualification such as MRICS (Chartered Building Surveyor) or working towards chartered status.
- Familiarity with UK building regulations, construction standards, and health and safety requirements.
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Competence in using relevant surveying software, Microsoft Office, and digital tools for report writing and project management.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location