This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a varied role covering building surveying, design, specifications and contract administration, with a strong focus on residential projects.
The business is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, so previous consultancy experience is not essential. Candidates who have gained their experience working client side, for a local authority, housing association, NHS or other public-sector organisation will also be considered.
The Role
You will be involved in a broad range of professional and project based Building Surveying work, including:
Building and condition surveys
Defect diagnosis and technical advice
Preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work
Design development and design coordination
Producing and reviewing drawings and technical information
Preparing scopes of work and tender documentation
Contract administration from inception through to completion
Working with JCT contracts and administering works on behalf of clients
Site inspections and monitoring contractor progress
Managing variations, valuations and project documentation
Planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes
Project management of building works
Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and budgetThe role will have a particular focus on residential property, with opportunities to work across refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects.
About You
We are looking for a technically strong Building Surveyor who enjoys getting involved in both the professional surveying and project delivery side of the role.
You will ideally have:
Experience with contract administration, ideally JCT
Strong experience preparing specifications, schedules and scopes of work
Experience with design development or design coordination
Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance or improvement projects
Strong technical report writing skills
Good knowledge of building construction and defects
The ability to manage projects and instructions independently
Strong client and contractor communication skillsMRICS is desirable but not essential, and support will be provided to achieve chartership status.
Salary & Benefits
Negotiable salary, depending on experience and qualifications
Hybrid working
Flexible working hours
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension and healthcare benefits
Performance related rewards
Professional development and training
Support towards professional qualifications and chartership
Strong long term career progressionThis is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor who wants a role with genuine variety, combining technical surveying, design/specification and contract administration, within a supportive and established team.
If you are considering your next move in Manchester, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search for a confidential conversation.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business
Salary description
£40000.00 - £55000.00 per year