Building Surveyor

Job Description

Building SurveyorLocation: Work from our offices in London, Manchester or Northwich, as well as hybrid workingSalary: £40k PA + Benefits + Mileage allowanceContract: Permanent, Full TimeHours: 09:00 - 5.30pm Monday to FridayBenefitsIn return for your commitment and dedication, we offer Competitive salary of £40k per annum Subsistence allowances and mileage allowances Generous holiday entitlement i.e., 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Staff training and development and CPD activities Opportunities for career progression Pleasant office environments and the opportunity for hybrid workingNote: Fifield Glyn reserves the right to withdraw our advert, when we have enough candidates to shortlist - Apply ASAP!Building Surveyor - The Role:An interesting, challenging and rewarding job opportunity has arisen within Fifield Glyn a well-established firm of Chartered Surveyors, Commercial Property Managers and Residential Block Managers with offices in London, Manchester, and Cheshire. The role willinvolve visiting our London office on a weekly basis involving overnight stops but also involves working at other locations on a needs basis including our Manchester and Northwich offices as well as an element of home working for report writing.We are looking for an experienced, organised, hardworking, and dedicated Building Surveyor with a professional manner and effective interpersonal and communication skills, to join our growing team. This is a busy and varied role reporting to our Senior BuildingSurveyor but there is a large degree of autonomy in the role so it would suit someone already operating at this level.As Fifield Glyn have ambitious plans to expand over the next few years and wants people who share the same vision, this job role provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service as wellas delivering our service according to our values. To fulfil the requirements of this role, you should have solid, varied, and robust experience as a Building Surveyor as well as a driving licence.You will be supporting the Building Consultancy Team on a wide range of activities for both residential and commercial properties in all forms of construction including but not limited to Building condition assessments Insurance Valuations Planned maintenance programming Section 20 contract administration works Assisting with developing detailed briefs in conjunction with the client and senior colleagues Carrying out site surveys (including RCAs, planned Maintenance Surveys, Condition Surveys and Defect Analysis) Undertaking design and specification work and assisting with preparing tender information Assisting with administering building contracts Undertaking all aspects of professional building surveying work (including Condition Surveys, Specific Defect analysis, PW Work, Dilapidations, Section 20 works, contract administration and Preparation of Planned Maintenance Programmes) Liaising with Clients, Contractors and other Consultants (internal and external)Building Surveyor - Skills and ExperienceIt is expected that the successful candidate will possess a good understanding of traditional buildings and specification writing, as well as having sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills and the ability to think methodically to problem solve. In addition,we expect you to have the following: A working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical publications. Defect Diagnosis and report writing experience Ability to prioritise, to work to deadlines and within budgets on projects Understanding of CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall and Building Regulation legislation BSc in Building Surveying Working towards the APC Final Assessment with RICS or CIOB, ideally 2 years minimum experience Ability to establish a good working relationship with Clients and colleagues Self-motivated approach and to be able to work with minimum supervision Ability to work alone or as part of a team as well as calmly under pressure Good AutoCAD and/or REVIT skills, although not essential. Effective written & verbal communication skills High degree of IT literacy as you will be using Microsoft Office packages as well as other property software packages and interrogating databases A full UK Driving Licence Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and work type Willingness to travel/stay away from home for short periods as may be required.If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on "Apply" today and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a Covering Letter for consideration in the first instance.May we thank you for your interest in our company.No Agencies Please.

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ConstructionPropertySurveyingBuilding Surveyor