Building Surveyor in Huddersfield

An established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor / Contract Administrator to join its growing Contract Administration team based at its Huddersfield office.This is a project-focused opportunity for someone with a strong background in building surveying and contract administration, looking to take responsibility for the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects across a varied client portfolio.Working alongside an established team of Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, you will be involved in managing projects from inception through to completion, maintaining client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered to the required standards. The role will involve nationwide project work, so some travel and occasional overnight stays should be expected.

Building Surveyor / Contract Administrator Salary & Benefits:

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working, with three days per week expected in the office
• Nine-day fortnight, giving every other Friday off
• Bonus schemes
• 3-5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance at four times salary
• Professional membership and subscription fees paid
• Fully funded training and regular CPD opportunities
• Regular performance and salary reviews

Building Surveyor / Contract Administrator Job Overview:

The successful candidate will join the consultancy's Contract Administration team, taking responsibility for the management and delivery of building surveying and construction projects, predominantly within the public sector.You will act as a key point of contact for clients and contractors, overseeing project communication, coordinating site activities and ensuring contractual and quality requirements are met. Alongside the day-to-day project responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to support and mentor more junior members of the team.

The role will include:

• Acting as Contract Administrator across a range of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Managing projects from initial instruction through to completion.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Managing project communications, including issuing contractual notices and certificates.
• Undertaking regular site visits and inspections.
• Managing contractors through site meetings and ongoing project monitoring.
• Monitoring project costs, programmes and deliverables.
• Coordinating design information and ensuring quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Undertaking CDM Consultant / Principal Designer duties where required.
• Carrying out Party Wall Act surveys and property inspections.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Providing updates to senior management on project progress and fee expenditure.
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced members of the team.

Building Surveyor / Contract Administrator Job Requirements:

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline, ideally RICS or CIOB accredited.
• Ideally five years' post-degree experience within building surveying.
• Strong experience in contract administration and project delivery.
• Background working on new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, project procedures and site management.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating contractors.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage projects independently and work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel nationwide, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.