Chartered Building Surveyor – London
London
£50,000 - £80,000
A leading consultancy are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering comprehensive building surveying services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule.
- Advise clients on schemes and projects and determine requirements.
- Prepare scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works.
- Organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes.
- Determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair.
- Advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction.
- Instruct on the preservation/conservation of historic buildings.
- Advise on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildings.
- Deal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulations.
- Assess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
- Instruct on construction design and management regulations.
- Negotiate dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property's state of disrepair).
- Carry out feasibility studies.
- Advise on the health and safety aspects of buildings.
- Advise on boundary and 'right to light' disputes and party wall procedures.
- Prepare insurance assessments and claims.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in building surveying.
- Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and maintenance.
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
- Experience of writing specifications essential
- Proficiency in using industry-standard software and tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive and client-focused approach.
What They Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects in a prestigious location.
If you are a dedicated Building Surveyor looking to advance your career with a reputable company in London, we would love to hear from you.