Hays
Chartered Building Surveyor
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Hays Property & Surveying is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join the Exeter office of an internationally renowned, multidisciplinary property consultancy.
A market-leading name within the property industry, this global consultancy operates across many countries and advises clients on some of the UK's most diverse and high-profile property portfolios. Combining genuine technical excellence with a supportive and collaborative culture, the business offers Chartered Building Surveyors the opportunity to work across a broad mix of professional and project-led instructions while building long-term relationships with private clients, landed estates, commercial occupiers and investors throughout the South West.
Based within their established and highly regarded Exeter team, you'll join a market-leading practice delivering advice on everything from building surveys and defect analysis through to contract administration, planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of rural, residential and commercial property.
Your New Role
You'll deliver professional and project-based Building Surveying services across a varied portfolio of rural estates, commercial assets and residential property throughout the South West.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Specification, tendering, contract administration and project delivery to around £2m
- Pre-acquisition and pre-purchase building surveys for a variety of commercial and residential assets
- Preparation of schedules of condition for leasehold purposes
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) surveys and life cycle advice
- Reinstatement cost assessments across diverse property portfolios
- Defect diagnosis and technical consultancy
- Dilapidations advice and negotiations
- Feasibility studies, refurbishment and conversion projects
- Conservation and heritage building consultancy
- Managing and developing key client relationships
- Supporting business development initiatives and identifying new opportunities within the South West market
- Mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to team growth
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What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- MRICS
- Strong technical Building Surveying experience across both professional and project work
- Experience managing client relationships and independent delivery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify business development opportunities
- Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and support colleagues
- Working knowledge of current Building Regulations and industry best practice
- A full UK driving licence
Applications are welcomed from Associate level surveyors seeking progression, as well as Associate Directors or Directors looking for a fresh challenge within a highly collaborative and well-supported environment.
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What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Clear progression pathway to Director and beyond
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality project portfolio
- Access to an established client base and strong referral network
What You Need To Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click "Apply with Hays" now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
- MRICS
- Contract Administration
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
- Specification
- Tendering
- Tender Analysis
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