Building Surveyor

Job Description

Building SurveyorLocation: UK-BristolSalary: CompetitiveWith one of the largest teams of chartered surveyors in the property sector, located in regional offices across the UK, we have a depth and breadth of experience, expertise and local knowledge to support our clients at every stage of property investment, ownershipand occupation from acquisition to disposal.We work with a wide range of clients to manage their property portfolios, projects and transactions and due to our continuing success; Ridge and Partners are now looking for a talented Building Surveyor to join our multi-disciplinary consultancy office in Bristol.As a Building Surveyor at Ridge you will benefit from on-the-job learning experiences whilst working on prestigious projects including large residential, industrial, commercial and Educational schemes with contract values of over £30 million. You will needto demonstrate the desire, drive and a real enthusiasm to becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor which will be fully supported by the company (the national Ridge APC support process) and the local Building Surveying Team.Responsibilities:* Client management and contract administration/practice duties* Provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of all types of residential, commercial properties and academic* Carry out building/condition surveys* Ensure buildings conform to the latest building regulations and technical standards* Taking particulars on site, writing up specifications, obtaining estimates, planning maintenance programmes and administering contracts for maintenance work* Inspect, analyse and report on building defects* Prepare schedules of dilapidations (land and buildings) * Provide advice in connection with planning applications, appeals and boundary disputes* Supervision of building work on siteQualifications:* Building Surveying degree/diploma* MRICS Chartered - desirableYou will be of an analytical mind with a high level of intellect - combining excellent written and oral skills to produce considered and robust reports and recommendations. You will need to demonstrate the capability of eventually managing individual team memberswith picking up and organising their project work and where necessary, assisting them on projects.What We Can OfferThis role offers you the chance to progress your career at a forward thinking, friendly company. Along with providing you with an opportunity to learn and develop skills and qualifications as part of a dynamic team, we also offer;* Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value to our growing business* Help, advice, support for you to develop into a key member of the Team* 25 days holiday - entitlements increase by 1 day per annum after 3, 5 and 8 years* Supported through the national APC process* Private Healthcare* Life Assurance* Standard 6% Contribution - rising to 7% after 5 years, and 8% after 10 years* Highly competitive salary* Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme* Buying and Selling Annual Leave* Gym Membership Scheme* Company car leasing scheme