Associate Building Surveyor (JPC-96) in Bristol

Location: Bristol Office/Southwest

Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000

Overview

Work within the Bristol Office and on-site gaining skills, knowledge and experience of the Building Surveyors role, including Building Surveys to high rise residential properties and report writing and subsequent remediation works and Contract Administration.

Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or construction related field.
• Relevant professional qualifications and memberships (e.g. RICS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and Fire Safety legislation in England.
• Building pathology experience is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Some knowledge of new build project monitoring and EA is desirable.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Building Inspections

• Conduct detailed inspections of high rise and low-rise buildings, emphasising the identification and documentation of defects and structural issues.
• Leverage building pathology expertise to identify apparent and potential defects in residential properties.

Defect Analysis and Remedial Solutions

• Articulate and explain various types of defects found in a variety of buildings, providing comprehensive reports with clear insights and recommended remedial solutions.

Communication and Client Interaction

• Professionally engage with clients, demonstrating clear and articulate communication when explaining complex defects and proposed solutions.
• Manage relationships with clients, addressing inquiries and ensuring their understanding and satisfaction with the inspection and reporting process.

Contract Administration/Project Management

• Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works mainly for high rise buildings.
• Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team.
• Project Management of remediation, repair and maintenance D&B Projects together with Employers Agent and PCSA procurement experience would be advantageous.

Driving and Mobility

• Possess a valid UK driving License as the role may involve frequent travel to various sites for inspections.

Procedures and Administration

• Specification writing and Contract Administration for high rise remediation works.
• Understand and support the resident liaison process required to complete the works.
• Develop the ability to take minutes in both internal and external meetings and understanding the context of discussion points.
• Support and understand how different roles within the project team support the delivery of a project.
• Assist with and understand the tender process and procurement of key consultants and contractors through various forms of Contract.

Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration

• Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works.
• Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team.
• Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues.
• Production of the Project Execution Plans.
• Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties.
• Project manage where applicable other consultants or staff on behalf of client.
• Prepare detailed specification of works, performance specifications and where applicable building regulations and contract drawings.
• Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts.
• Tendering (single, 2-stage & PCSA) including procurement analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and issue Contract documents.
• Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued.
• Use of NBS specification writing where applicable.

Post Contract Procedures and Administration

• Chair and minute site meetings; immediate issue to all relevant parties.
• Regular site inspections; reporting of same.
• Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices.
• Assess contractor payment applications and advise client on cashflow forecast.
• Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients.
• Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements.

General

• Comply with, or improve upon, our Client’s Key Performance Indicators.
• Working with and auditing a Quality Management system.
• Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections.
• Assist the Director in charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our service offering.
• Strength in business development, demonstrating success in repeat business from existing clients and the development of new clients.
• Have excellent communication skills with Clients, Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Residents, and to various stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate your needs and aspirations to your colleagues and team members.

Clients

• Free Holders
• Building Managers
• Developers/Housebuilders
• Public Sector
• Housing Associations

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus incentive
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
• 3-4 days during Christmas period (at Directors discretion)
• 1 day off for birthday