Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor

Location - Manchester
Salary/Package - 55,000- 65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company
Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, project management and a broad range of property and construction services.

With a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied client portfolio and prides itself on a personal, client-focused approach. The Manchester team is continuing to grow and is looking for an ambitious Senior Building Surveyor who wants the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, broaden their experience and develop their career within a growing consultancy.

The Role
Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team and reporting directly to a director, you will be involved across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work. Projects range from approximately 10,000 through to 1 million, giving you exposure to everything from smaller reactive and maintenance projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works.
Alongside core building surveying responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to become increasingly involved in project management, contract administration and the delivery of works from inception through to completion.

The majority of the work will be across the North West, with occasional travel to London and the rare overnight stay. The role is office-based in Manchester with hybrid working available, although there is a preference for approximately three days per week in the office.
This role would suit someone who is already operating at Senior Building Surveyor level, as well as an ambitious Building Surveyor who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities
Undertaking a broad range of building surveying instructions across commercial and residential property
Carrying out building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
Identifying defects and providing clear technical advice and recommendations
Preparing professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
Advising clients on refurbishment, maintenance and repair requirements
Working on fa ade and cladding-related projects
Supporting and managing refurbishment and improvement works
Assisting with contract administration and project management
Taking projects from initial instruction through to completion
Managing projects ranging from approximately 10,000 to 1 million
Supporting tendering and procurement processes
Monitoring programme, cost, quality and contractor performance
Liaising directly with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
Preparing project and contract documentation
Providing professional advice throughout the project lifecycle
Developing client relationships and helping to identify further opportunities
Supporting the Director and wider team across a varied workload
Taking on increased project management responsibility as your experience develops

The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor
Broad and varied building surveying experience
Commercial property and/or apartment experience preferred
Experience carrying out surveys, inspections and defect diagnosis
Experience with refurbishment, maintenance and project works
Exposure to fa ade and/or cladding projects
Experience with contract administration and/or project management advantageous
Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving
Confident dealing directly with clients and contractors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ambitious and keen to develop their project management responsibilities
RICS qualified, working towards RICS, or experienced without RICS will be considered
Relevant Building Surveying qualification preferred
Full UK Driving License

What's on Offer
Competitive 55,000 - 65,000 salary
RICS fees paid
Private healthcare
Competitive pension
Birthday off
Christmas shutdown
Hybrid working
Direct exposure to a Director
Varied commercial and residential projects
Projects ranging from approximately 10,000 to 1 million
Opportunity to broaden your role into project management
Strong long-term career development
Predominantly North West-based work
Occasional London travel
A close-knit, collaborative consultancy environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with Noah Barrago.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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