Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor Location - Manchester Salary/Package - £40,000-£50,000  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 for an ambitious Building Surveyor who wants to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career within a growing consultancy.

The Role Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team and reporting directly to a Director, you will be involved across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work. Projects range from approximately £10,000 through to £1 million, giving you exposure to everything from smaller maintenance and repair projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works. The role will cover a broad range of building surveying responsibilities, with the opportunity to develop your experience across condition surveys, defect diagnosis, refurbishment, faade and cladding work, contract administration and project delivery.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and consultants while developing your technical and commercial experience within a supportive consultancy environment. For the right person, there is clear scope to take on greater responsibility and progress your career as the business continues to grow. 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 an ambitious Building Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine progression, whether already RICS qualified or working towards their qualification.

Key Responsibilities
* Undertaking a broad range of building surveying instructions across commercial and residential property
* Carrying out building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
* Identifying defects and providing clear technical advice and recommendations
* Preparing professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
* Advising clients on refurbishment, maintenance and repair requirements
* Working on faade and cladding-related projects
* Supporting refurbishment and improvement works
* Assisting with contract administration and project delivery
* Supporting projects from initial instruction through to completion
* Working on projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
* Supporting tendering and procurement processes
* Monitoring programme, cost, quality and contractor performance
* Liaising directly with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
* Preparing project and contract documentation
* Providing professional and technical advice throughout the project lifecycle
* Developing strong client relationships
* Supporting the Director and wider team across a varied workload
* Taking on increased responsibility as your experience develops

The Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience as a Building Surveyor
* Broad and varied building surveying experience
* Commercial property and/or apartment experience preferred
* Experience carrying out surveys, inspections and defect diagnosis
* Experience with refurbishment, maintenance and repair projects
* Exposure to faade and/or cladding projects desirable
* Experience with contract administration and/or project…