Building Surveyor in London

Location: Hybrid – Based from our London office, or in the South, SE1 2AU

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hour working week; Monday to Friday.

Benefits: The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.

We are Monaghans Ltd, providing best-in-class multi-disciplinary building consultancy services, delivering quality professional expertise and advice to clients throughout the UK and internationally. We have offices in London, Sheffield, Manchester, and Leeds. Our core services include cost management, project management, programme management, building surveying and health and safety consultancy across multiple construction sectors.

Monaghans is seeking Building Surveyors at multiple levels from Building Surveyor through to Senior / Associate to join our expanding London & South team. Working within our Built Asset Consultancy Team, you will support and lead projects across the Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Education and Residential sectors throughout the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing business where progression and reward are driven by successful delivery.

We are looking for efficient, motivated and engaging individuals who prioritise innovation, quality and flexibility. Whether you are developing your career or already leading teams and key client accounts, there is a place for you within our growing London office.

As our Building Surveyor you will (depending on your level):

• Preparing detailed Building Survey reports
• Providing reasoned advice on dilapidations and leasehold matters
• Inspecting and preparing Schedules of Condition
• Contract Administration and managing construction contracts
• Preparing scheme designs, specifications, programmes and costings
• Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement routes
• Undertaking Party Wall inspections and negotiations
• Acting as Tenant's Surveyor to support successful project handovers
• Upward reporting and maintaining strong communication with clients
• Travelling within the UK for site inspections and surveys

Senior / Associate-Level Leadership Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing client accounts and new instructions
• Leading project delivery teams across multiple sectors
• Business development and contributing to strategic growth
• People management, mentoring and developing junior team members
• Leading on professional services and pre/post-contract delivery
• Chairing meetings, managing stakeholders and advising senior clients
• Providing design risk management and CDM advisory input

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Degree in Building Surveying or relevant construction discipline OR CIOB qualification with relevant demonstrable experience
• Strong technical knowledge in: Contract Administration, Building Surveys, CDM, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations and Party Wall matters
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and mobile/field data tools
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A strong team ethic and flexible, proactive attitude

Monaghans are committed to the continuous professional development of all our staff and we provide a range of professional training programmes and support for staff at all levels including those requiring support to obtain relevant academic or professional qualifications.

Desirable (Depending on Level):

• MRICS (or working towards)
• iMaPS or PD/CDM-related qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH)
• Experience in Retail, Commercial, Leisure or Residential sectors
• Proven team leadership and business development experience (Senior/Associate level)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet commercial goals
• Strong people management and stakeholder leadership skills

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