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The Company
Our client is a renowned independent consultancy, offering extensive expertise in civil, structural, and building surveying services throughout the UK. With over 70 years of experience in the construction industry, they have established a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions of the highest quality. Their diverse portfolio spans multiple sectors, including retail, healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential, and historic buildings, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. Known for their technical expertise, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving, they continue to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for complex and large-scale projects.
The Project
As an experienced Intermediate Building Surveyor, you will handle a broad range of responsibilities across various projects including fire and flood reinstatement, structural defect evaluations, insurance assessments, and commercial refurbishment initiatives within multiple diverse sectors. Your role will be crucial in supporting and assisting the project team, ensuring smooth and successful project outcomes.
Requirements
It is essential that you hold the experience below;
- A solid background in the construction industry with at least 2-3 years of experience with a successful track-record of building surveying across a range of sectors
- Relevant degree in Building Surveying
Additional skills;
- IT skills
- Analytical and Mathematical skills
- Proficient in the relevant software tools
- Strong communication and attention to details
- A clear insight of construction laws and regulations
- Comprehensive knowledge of local building codes, planning regulations, and health & safety standards
- In-depth knowledge of building pathology, defect identification, and experience with diverse building types
The Role
- Job Title: Intermediate Building Surveyor
- Job Type: Permanent
- Project: Various fire & flood reinstatement, structural defects, insurance surveys, and commercial refurbishments across multiple sectors
- Location: Guildford, West Surrey
- Reporting to: Associate Building Surveyor
Duties
- Diagnose defects and provide solutions and expert technical advice
- Remain current with industry legislation, guidelines, and evolving best practices
- Deliver comprehensive building surveying services across various industry sectors
- Employ analytical thinking to solve technical problems and produce accurate reports
- Contribute to the successful delivery of projects from initial concept to final handover
- Provide support to senior surveyors while helping ensuring successful team outcomes
- Engage in dilapidations tasks, overseeing negotiations with both landlords and tenants
- Execute measured surveys and develop CAD drawings or specifications as appropriate
- Perform condition surveys to highlight defects and suggest appropriate maintenance actions
- Perform inspections, including defect identification and condition surveys, with accompanying reports
- Maintain compliance with applicable building regulations, planning legislation, and health and safety protocols
- Contribute to the team's success by aiding senior surveyors and offering mentorship to junior staff as required
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and consultants, giving technical recommendations and building positive working relationships
- Support the preparation of tender documents, work schedules, and contract management under JCT or NEC frameworks
- Produce and present comprehensive building surveys, condition reports, and technical evaluations across diverse property types
This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Ollie Foley - Recruitment Consultant at Caval on (phone number removed)
