Graduate​/Assistant Building Surveyor

Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor Location - Manchester Salary/Package - £30,000 - £35,000  Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, project management and a broad range of property and construction services. With a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied client portfolio and prides itself on a personal, client-focused approach.

The Manchester team is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor who is keen to develop their skills, gain broad industry experience and build a long-term career within a growing consultancy.

The Role Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team, you will gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work. You will support experienced surveyors across a range of instructions, developing your knowledge of building inspections, defect diagnosis, reporting, refurbishment, maintenance and project delivery. Projects range from approximately £10,000 through to £1 million, giving you exposure to a broad range of work from smaller repair and maintenance projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works.

The role will provide the opportunity to work closely with clients, contractors and consultants while developing your technical knowledge and professional confidence. You will receive support and guidance from experienced members of the team, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops. The majority of the work will be across the North West, with occasional travel to London and the rare overnight stay.

The role is based from the Manchester office, with hybrid working available, although there is a preference for approximately three days per week in the office. This role would suit a graduate or early-career Building Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity within a consultancy where they can learn, develop and progress.

Key Responsibilities
* Supporting experienced Building Surveyors across a broad range of instructions
* Assisting with building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
* Supporting defect identification and technical assessments
* Assisting with the preparation of professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
* Supporting refurbishment, maintenance and repair projects
* Gaining exposure to faade and cladding-related projects
* Assisting with contract administration and project delivery
* Supporting projects from initial instruction through to completion
* Assisting with projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
* Supporting tendering and procurement processes
* Monitoring project progress, quality and costs
* Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
* Assisting with project and contract documentation
* Supporting the wider team across a varied workload
* Taking on increased responsibility as your experience develops
* Working towards professional development and RICS progression

The Ideal Candidate
* Graduate or early-career Building Surveyor
* Ideally working towards or interested in achieving RICS qualification
* Strong interest in developing a career within building surveying
* Good understanding of building construction and surveying principles
* Commercial property and/or apartment experience desirable
* Exposure to refurbishment, maintenance or defect work advantageous
* Interest in faade and/or cladding-related work desirable
* Confident and professional manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
* Commercially aware with a willingness to learn
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