Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Expert in London

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Expert

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Overview

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Expert role focusing on defect analysis reporting, project dispute resolution and construction insurance claims. Independent expert involved in investigation of building fabric defects with full knowledge of UK industry standards compliance and construction methods. The role offers a challenging and rewarding next step for chartered building surveyors to specialise in defect causation reporting for large building projects, both in the UK and internationally. This role provides an opportunity to expand technical and report writing skills and to grow knowledge in forensic pathology, advisory consultancy, as well as construction and contract law. Traditional CBS services such as contract administration, party wall and dilapidation work are not part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Candidates may either be looking for a first opportunity to become an Expert Witness or have already worked on defect analysis reporting, project dispute resolution and construction insurance claims.
• Previous experience must include full knowledge of investigating building fabric defects, UK industry standards compliance and construction methods.
• You should enjoy the wide variety of work arising from the investigation of defects and related causation reporting on large building projects disputes, both throughout the UK and internationally.
• This role provides a fantastic opportunity to greatly expand your technical and report writing skills and to grow your knowledge of forensic pathology, advisory consultancy, as well as construction and contract law.

Required Experience, Education, and Certifications

• An experienced MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor with 15+ years post degree experience is required, at Senior Surveyor or Associate Partner level as a general guide.
• Previous experience of investigating building fabric defects, industry standards compliance and construction methods.
• Preferable experience of defect analysis reporting, project dispute resolution and construction insurance claims OR a proven appetite to move into this area.
• You must possess a detective mindset to find a defect cause and ability to write findings in a way that can be fully understood by a reader who may have no knowledge of the construction industry.
• Proven wide experience in good technical report writing is essential and sample reports will be required for review.
• Traditional CBS services such as contract administration, party wall and dilapidation work are not part of this role.

Why Join Us

• Be mentored by industry leading experts in engineering and construction law.
• Work on high profile international disputes and expert witness appointments.
• Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with opportunities for global travel.
• Join a culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services