Job Description
An opportunity has arisen to join an established property and construction consultancy with a strong reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth within the Building Surveying team, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham office.
The consultancy provides a full range of Building Surveying services to a varied client base, with projects and instructions delivered nationally. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of professional and project-based Building Surveying services.
Assistant Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits:
40,000 - 50,000 salary, depending on experience
Car allowance
25 days' annual leave
Pension
Healthcare following successful completion of probation
Life insurance
Professional subscriptions paid
RICS/APC support
National project and client exposure
Opportunity to develop across a broad range of Building Surveying services
Assistant Building Surveyor Job Overview:
The successful Assistant Building Surveyor will join an established team and support the delivery of a varied portfolio of Building Surveying instructions. The role will provide exposure to both professional and project work, with opportunities to develop existing technical knowledge and take increasing responsibility for client delivery.
The role will include:
Condition surveys and building inspections
Building pathology and defect diagnosis
Dilapidations
Party Wall matters
Landlord and Tenant work
Developing client briefs
Preparing specifications and schedules of work
Technical and statutory compliance, including Planning and Building Regulations
JCT Contract Administration, including Minor Works and Intermediate contracts
Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion
Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
Attending site and client meetings
Preparing reports and professional documentation
Assisting with project cost control
Working across nationally based projects and travelling as required
Assistant Building Surveyor Job Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' post-degree Building Surveying experience
RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree
Currently working towards final APC assessment or recently sat APC
Working knowledge across a range of core Building Surveying services
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident and professional approach, particularly when client facing
Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
Strong numeracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
Full clean UK driving licence
Access to your own vehicle
Willingness to travel nationally
This is a strong opportunity for an Assistant Building Surveyor looking to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and continue progressing towards Chartered status within an established consultancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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