Jobs in Childer Thornton

The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior / Chartered Building Surveyor to join an expanding and highly regarded practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated professional who enjoys client-facing work and taking ownership of technically varied projects.You will be involved in a high-quality and diverse workload, primarily delivering design, project management and contract administration services across new build, refurbishment, extension and elemental renewal schemes. A significant proportion of our work is within the education sector.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects, including:

Leading design development and providing clear direction to Architectural Technologists (AutoCAD)
Managing projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages
Advising clients on feasibility, project options, budgets and delivery strategies
Preparing scheme designs, specifications, costings and project programmes
Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement routes and consultant/contractor appointments
Contract administration and project management from inception to completion
Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed quality, budget and programme
Preparing and managing Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) applications and successfully funded schemes via the Department for Education portal
Undertaking building surveys, defect diagnosis and preparing repair proposals
Advising on maintenance strategies, PPM schedules and lifecycle planning
Managing planning applications and advising on statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, health & safety and accessibility legislation
About YouYou will be an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong consultancy background and a proven track record of delivering design and contract administration services. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

MRICS or MCIOB qualification (or working towards chartership)
Experience delivering projects for public sector clients, ideally within education
Strong technical, organisational and commercial awareness
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Why Join Us?

Join a growing, respected practice with a strong pipeline of work
Enjoy autonomy, responsibility and genuine career progression
Supportive and flexible working culture
Benefits

Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Performance-related bonus
Life insurance
Professional subscriptions paid
Additional holiday entitlement with long service
Electric vehicle scheme
Flexible and remote working options

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