Building Surveyor in London

Early in 2021 I was approached by the joint MD of this highly successful and rapidly growing consultancy. They have always been a stable and profitable company throughout their twenty years existence, however their expertise in the warehouse, logistics and retail sectors for tech-lead, market leading clients has positioned them as one of the key multi-disciplined building consultancies in these and other sectors. Success with key clients like Amazon, GLP, DHL, John Lewis, Argus, BMW/Mini/Rolls Royce and Jaguar/Land Rover, has not only meant rapid growth across the UK, but also across Europe with offices now in Berlin, Frankfurt, Madrid, Paris, Milan and Rotterdam.

Whilst industrial/warehouse/logistics remains core to their business, other key sectors now include significant residential, office, mixed use, data centres and private residential projects for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. They are currently seen as the ‘disrupters’ within the data centre sector. Their success with such blue-chip clients is no fluke. It is entirely down to their attention to every detail and a very simple and clearly identifiable strategy with regards to the type of person they invite to work with them. They also look after their staff incredibly well with a very competitive package including a bonus scheme up to 20%. Also not one team member of this company were furloughed throughout Covid. They have offices across the UK including London and Surrey and work on a hybrid/flexible basis. You would also have the opportunity to work on some of their EU projects, should that interest you.

Benefits include a discretionary bonus of up to 20% (pro rata for first year of employment), plus 27 days holiday plus bank holiday, 5% employer & employee contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance at 4 x basic salary, car allowance (amount to be agreed) and medical insurance upon completion of probation period (which is 6 months).

General Role Overview: Working with a wide range of clients and supporting them in the management of their property portfolios and transactions/disposals. Operating as part of team supporting senior team members advising on instructions across the UK and providing professional services to clients. The sectors in which the team operates include commercial, retail, hotels, leisure and logistics/industrial.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing advice on instructions including technical risks associated with clients’ acquisitions and the disposal and refinancing of standing assets.
• Coordinating projects using various forms of contract to refurbish, reconfigure or remediate buildings.
• Participate in the provision of professional services including dilapidations, Party Wall advice, lease event advice and advice on building defects.
• Preparation of technical due diligence reports.
• Preparation of building pathology surveys.
• Monitoring construction work and the performance of project design teams.
• Preparing planned preventative maintenance reports.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Building Surveyor with RICS or working towards it.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in real estate or construction.
• Articulate, driven and ambitious Building Surveyor, who is looking to extend their experience within the aforementioned sectors.
• Ability to work independently and to undertake tasks from inception to successful completion.
• Driving licence and own transport.
• Ability to travel, with a requirement to attend regular site/client meetings.
• Good construction terminology knowledge, with a comprehensive and current understanding of the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player with ability to work under own initiative, with minimal supervision.
• Problem solving skills.

I look forward to discussing things in the strictest confidence.