Building Surveyor in Nottingham

The role involves joining a growing team in Nottingham, primarily working in the Midlands and surrounding areas. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the Surveying team on a wide range of projects, including insurance work, primarily residential and commercial buildings in all forms of construction. The Building Surveyor is expected to support their Line Manager and is responsible for handling projects within their own level of authority and providing training and guidance to supporting team members.

This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service, as well as delivering our values. A professional manner and good interpersonal communication skills are essential.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites.
• Inspections to involve acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys and defect investigations.
• Prepare reports, schedules of work and works specifications.
• Design and oversee works using recognised building contracts and to current technical standards.
• Understand and apply other relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations and planning.
• Help promote the company’s services and secure projects.
• Comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

The team at Gateley Smithers Purslow is a multi-disciplinary independent private practice established in 1978, specialising in civil and structural engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture and planning, insurance claims, and heritage conservation. The company includes highly skilled professionals such as Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers, and Architects, who operate across the UK within the insurance market. The firm is committed to providing practical and workable solutions for building and infrastructure projects, serving a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors.

Gateley Smithers Purslow holds an LR ISO 9001 certified Quality Managed System and has achieved Investors in People Platinum status, demonstrating their commitment to creating a people-focused culture.

The person should demonstrate the following:

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying.
• Experience and working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical publications.
• Experience in Defect Diagnosis and report writing.
• Insurance repair project experience preferred.
• Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets on large scale projects.
• Experience and understanding of CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall and Building Regulation legislation.
• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills and the ability to think methodically to problem solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and variable attitude to work type.

With support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues, great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. A competitive remuneration package is offered where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. Additionally, there are a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career.

The My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (with the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).

We are forward-thinking and straight-talking, aiming to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture, which has driven us to success.

Diversity, inclusion and well-being are important parts of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and achieve personal and business goals.

We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/life balance and encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company, a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed, including eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, financial stability and references from previous employers.