Intermediate Building Surveyor

About the role

The ideal candidate will actively engage in delivering both public and private projects, fostering career growth and skill enhancement within our inclusive, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy.

As a Project and/or Intermediate Building Surveyor, you will actively participate in executing project initiatives for public and private clients. The role encompasses comprehensive project-related services, spanning from inception to completion and the delivery of a wide spectrum of Building Surveying services, such as refurbishment and regeneration projects, conducting condition surveys, handling party walls, and managing dilapidations.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Act as Project/Intermediate Building Surveyor on a variety of projects from inception to completion liaising with team members and others as necessary, including feasibility reports, specifications, procurement and contract administration.
Manage all projects to ensure quality and timeliness of service provided to clients.
Liaise with other consultants, internal and external, to ensure fully integrated production of documentation for projects.
Liaise with all necessary authorities in relation to building regulations, planning applications, listed building applications and monitor and deal with as necessary as Project/Intermediate Building Surveyor.
Act as Lead Consultant/ Project/Intermediate Building Surveyor on projects by attending site for Pre-Start and Project Meetings.
Understand and clearly define clients' expectations to provide advice, keep them informed of progress on projects and make them aware of technical and financial implications.
Assist in the management of more junior members of the team.
Market the services and the company to new and existing clients in order to increase workload. Work with our marketing team to ensure maximum coverage and effect.
Demonstrate a commitment to (and promote) equality and diversity ensuring the company has an inclusive environment in which individuals are respected and unacceptable behaviours challenged.

Education / Qualifications

Degree qualified in Building Surveying or another relevant subject.
MRICS qualified preferred but not essential.

Skills and experience

3 - 5 years post degree qualification experience.
Excellent core building surveying and project management skills on a range of project values.
A track record of managing projects/programmes of work.
Prior experience working on public sector housing and education projects will be preferable and commercial experience advantageous.
In depth knowledge of contracts, contract administration, specification writing and project management techniques.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and client facing skills.
Well-developed IT skills and high levels of numeracy and literacy.
Ability to work under own initiative and manage workload efficiently and effectively.
Effective decision maker and excellent team player.
Ability to listen effectively and understand the perspective of others.
Strong commercial attitude with an understanding of company needs.

Pay / Salary

Between £37- 48K depending upon experience

Apply Now

To apply please e-mail Ian Sarchett – Director at Keegans on ian.sarchett@thekeegansgroup.com with up to date CV and a covering letter.

Keegans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Service FAQs

What qualifications do you need to be a Building Surveyor?

To become a building surveyor, you usually need to have a degree or diploma in building surveying or a related field, such as construction, engineering, or architecture. You may also need to complete a period of practical training and pass a professional assessment to gain chartered status.

What is Building Surveying?

Building Surveyors are responsible for assessing the quality of buildings, from houses to public and commercial properties. They examine the condition of buildings and advise on ways to improve them.

The building surveyor role requires you to wear many hats. These include safety analyst in the form of carrying out structural and internal inspections to make sure a building is safe. You’ll also need to be a quality controller to ensure a building is fit for human habitation, as well as understanding energy standards and the history and heritage of older buildings.

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