Gateley Smithers Purslow
Chartered Building Surveyor
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Chartered Building Surveyor
Full-Time Chartered Building Surveyor – Leeds
About the Role
Gateley Smithers Purslow is recruiting a full-time Chartered Building Surveyor to join our expanding team in Leeds, with potential local travel. This busy, varied role will support the Surveying team across a range of insurance projects, primarily focusing on residential and commercial properties in all construction phases.
This is an ideal opportunity for a driven candidate to showcase their ambition, passion for customer service, and professional communication skills. Core responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and provide technical advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all building types and sites.
- Conduct acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys, and defect investigations.
- Prepare technical reports, schedules of works, and work specifications.
- Apply building contracts, conduct contract administration, and ensure compliance with technical standards.
- Deliver large-scale projects independently, applying strong knowledge of construction, insurance, and professional consultancy services.
- Understand and integrate legislation (health & safety, Party Wall, Building Regulations, planning, CDM Regulations 2015).
- Promote company services, secure projects, and act as a prominent representative of Gateley Smithers Purslow.
- Support APC candidates with mentorship to enhance their understanding of building surveying practices.
- Adhere to administrative procedures, personnel policies, and health & safety regulations.
The Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow is an independent, multi-disciplinary practice founded in 1978, specialising in civil & structural engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture, planning, insurance claims, and heritage conservation.
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Our team includes Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers, and Architects, operating across the UK insurance sector. Committed to practical, bespoke solutions, we serve the public and private sectors.
Certifications & Values:
- LR ISO 9001 Quality Managed System
- Investors in People Platinum standard
- A culture of collaboration, innovation, and people-centred growth
The Person
We are searching for a candidate who demonstrates:
Essential Requirements
✅ MRICS qualification (or charted pathway completion) required ✅ Experience in consulting engineering, surveying, architecture, and planning practices. ✅ Understanding of documents & regulations (Building Regulations, Party Wall, CDM 2015). ✅ Knowledge of defect diagnosis, technical reporting, and contract administration. ✅ Experience in insurance repair projects (advantageous). ✅ Extensive experience in negotiation, supervision, and project leadership. ✅ Strong ability to work efficiently within deadlines and budgets. ✅ Proficiency in mathematics, science, and IT for problem-solving. ✅ Excellent verbal and written communication (client-facing roles). ✅ Adaptability, with a flexible mindset for varied project types.
About Us
At Gateley Smithers Purslow, we are part of the Gateley group—a top-tier legal and professional services provider with 5,700+ clients, including FTSE 100 corporations to private individuals.
Our core values reflect a can-do attitude, backed by technical expertise: 🔹 Ambitious for Success – Driving excellence in every project. 🔹 Forward Thinking – Anticipating challenges to propose effective solutions. 🔹 Room to Breathe – Encouraging innovation without bureaucracy. 🔹 Trusted to Do – Empowering autonomy with full accountability. 🔹 Working Together – Building, believing in, and celebrating our teams.
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Gateley awards recognise team members who go above and beyond in embodying these values.
Diversity, Inclusion & Well-Being
We foster a diverse, inclusive culture and actively seek talent from varying backgrounds and cultures. Equality is central: age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and culture are not barriers to joining us.
Flexible working policies support work-life balance, and we encourage inclusive applications from all candidates.
Honours & Recognitions: 📜 The Law Society – Gold Diversity & Inclusion Charter 🌈 Stonewall Diversity Champions
Benefits
Our competitive, performance-based rewards package includes:
Competitive Remuneration & Performance Bonuses
• Annual remuneration with potential bonus opportunities.
Development & Growth
• Learn Platform – Access to free courses (fitness, coding, languages, creative skills). • Tailored upskilling to expand career trajectories.
My Flex Reception Package
• 28+ days annual leave (plus optional extra days). • Cycle-to-Work scheme. • Critical illness benefit, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Group Personal Pension. • Healthcare cover. • Season ticket loan.
Perks at Work
• Range of retail benefits tailored to your preferences. • Access to the Community Online Academy.
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