Building Pathologist - Placement Student in Manchester

Due to the growth of SOCOTEC UK, we have recently acquired a new addition to our company, Hutton + Rostron. This exciting step forward means we are expanding our teams further and we will have more colleagues to wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

H+R are specialist independent building surveyors and Building Pathologists employing qualified individuals from a range of disciplines. We have long standing experience in providing specialist building material condition investigations in historic and modern buildings and structures all over the UK.

H+R has long-standing experience of working on listed buildings and ancient monuments, including assessments of materials and forms of construction, defect diagnosis, heritage significance assessment, conservation management, planning, specification of appropriate remedial action and, where necessary, additional pre- and post-contract professional services. We are also consulted to troubleshoot defects in buildings and structures of modern construction including timber frame, structural insulated panels (SIPs), cross laminated timber (CLT) etc.

The intention is for the successful placement student to be employed at H+R following graduation.

Tasks you will undertake (but are not limited to):

• Assist in carrying out building investigations and analysis of Building Pathology utilising a range of techniques
• Assist in the preparation of reports with the necessary background research, remedial specification and production of AutoCAD drawings
• Assist in the provision of high quality and timely advice relating to building material condition and performance to clients
• Attending meetings with clients and their consultants and assisting in giving appraisals of survey findings
• Follow established company procedures and protocols and assisting in the development of new systems to ensure that the company’s quality standards are maintained and enhanced
• Assist in administrative and clerical support and company marketing on our social media platforms
• Undertaking personal training and development, as discussed with Directors
• Ensuring confidentiality at all times in all matters relating to any work or communication with the company and clients

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be working towards the completion of a Building Surveying undergraduate degree
• Understanding/interest in construction technology, building pathology and architectural conservation is needed
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365
• Professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail
• A pragmatic and hands-on approach to work which translates to enthusiasm on site
• Able to take initiative in identifying and undertaking work that needs to be carried out
• A high standard of written and spoken English
• The successful candidate will need to be confident working at height from ladders and platforms (training provided)
• A flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the role, including occasional travel outside of normal working hours and overnight stays when working away from home
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferable
• UK driving license

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Building Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.