Senior Building Surveyor

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the UK? Join our collaborative Buildings & Places team in Manchester, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment. This role has excellent prospects for an individual who enjoys working within a vibrant team, has experience in managing client relationships, enjoys variety across all areas of Building Surveying, and will provide a first-class service to our prestigious clients.

As well as technical competence, we are looking for a Building Surveyor who has strong commercial awareness and who can inspire clients and mentor junior colleagues with their client relationship and communication skills. This position would be an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to develop their career within a forward-thinking organisation. As a Senior Building Surveyor, you'll be central to some of the UK's most significant projects. Your portfolio will vary across retail, health, energy, commercial property, education, and public sectors.

Your role includes:

• Undertaking a range of building surveying services including feasibility studies, producing specifications, obtaining estimates, obtaining statutory approvals and administering contracts for refurbishment projects.
• Working across several projects in different sectors, providing a range of refurbishment, improvement and modernisation projects.
• Using and applying standard forms of building contract, such as JCT and NEC.
• Mentoring and training Building Surveyors and providing Supervisor support to Junior Surveyors on the RICS APC programme.
• Supporting the senior managers in their day-to-day activities.

About you:

• MRICS Chartered status highly desirable.
• Sound technical surveying knowledge and significant building surveying experience.
• Experience managing clients, with a strong understanding of profitability, business development and sound commercial awareness.
• Experience in mentoring, training and coaching team members.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and Statutory Compliance.
• Excellent time management, punctuality and commitment to getting the job done.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Security clearance – This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.