Senior / Associate Building Surveyor in Manchester

Our client is a multi-disciplinary Built Environment Consultancy providing high-class services in surveying, engineering, project management, cost consultancy, compliance and fire safety throughout England, Wales and Scotland. They provide fire engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy and project management services across multiple sectors, and are one of the leading firms dealing with high-risk buildings in residential, mixed use, university and college sectors, including student accommodation.

Their ethos has created a culture where a happy team can grow personally and professionally with contribution and achievement being recognised and rewarded. The flexible, approachable yet professional style promotes effective communication and encourages creativity throughout all projects and instructions, supporting the excellent, long-standing relationships built with clients. The vision is to become the number one customer experience service provider in the UK Built Environment sector.

Role

We are looking for a talented and skilled Chartered senior surveyor professional to work across both the advisory and consultant side, and the more project-driven parts of our business. There is likely to be a project bias with the expectation that the candidate will be responsible for a number of projects, acting either as the contract administrator or as a lead consultant/project manager.

The consultant and advisory work will include core building surveying functions such as defects diagnosis, planned maintenance programming, landlord and tenant matters, reinstatement cost assessments, party wall and general advice. It is possible that a suitably qualified and experienced quantity surveyor might fit the bill, particularly where a lack of experience in non-project building surveying skills is offset by project management/cost and contract knowledge. The projects are likely to range in value from circa £500K up to circa £10m. Typical projects include exterior renovation contracts, internal common parts and design work, private refurbishment projects and major façade remediation schemes.

Knowledge and experience of the JCT suite of contracts is an absolute must. Knowledge of other contracts, such as NEC, would be helpful, and experience in a range of procurement routes and forms of contract is expected. The ability to lead a project team effectively is also a prerequisite. The candidate will be self-motivated, efficient and organised in equal measure, and an all-round high achiever. Opportunities will exist for the successful candidate’s progression as the company continues to grow, subject to performance and contribution.

Location & Flexible Working

The role is intended to have a bias towards the North West and North East and in part the Midlands. The successful candidate will operate out of our Manchester office. The role will require site inspections and meetings, and so we fully anticipate a hybrid combination of in-office and remote working.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree educated with a relevant building surveying qualification.
• RICS accredited qualification preferred; candidates willing to work towards RICS accreditation will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in building surveying with demonstrable experience across residential, commercial and refurbishment projects.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Organised, proactive, commercially aware and able to prioritise competing demands.

The Package

• Competitive salary (dependent upon experience).
• Bonus.
• Pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Gym membership.
• CPD, training & career progression.
• 25 days holiday plus period between Christmas & New Year.

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Danny on 07756 401156 / danny.ewart@buildrec.com.