Chartered Building Surveyor

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Job description

Charter Building Surveyor (MRICS to Associate level or advanced APC). Our client is a forward thinking, multi-disciplinary practice of chartered surveyors and property consultants based in central London. Their belief is that providing a high-quality personalised service and professional staff to our customers is critical to the efficient operation of the business. Each employee has responsibility for professionalism and providing a quality service but the primary responsibility for this rests with senior management.

Job Outline

To work under the guidance of the Directors and Associates and to undertake all associated duties as deemed necessary by the company to allow for the good and beneficial interests of the practice including (although this is not an exhaustive list):

Technical

To assist with:

Party wall issues
Dilapidations
Building surveys
Contract administration
Preparation of specifications
Working with our external architects with the preparation of specifications and drawings
Construction design and detailing
Building Regulation and planning applications
Project management
Feasibility reports
Conversion work
Commercial refurbishment projects
Health & Safety

Attend to all Health and Safety matters
Communication

Excellent presentation skills both verbal and written
To build and maintain effective working relationships with existing and new clients
To create and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external team members working on designated projects including contractors, structural and services engineers, builders, local authorities, conservation officers, approved inspectors etc.
To keep directors/associates fully informed
Administration and development

To comply with all office administration and technical procedures
Attending meetings with colleagues and line manager.
To highlight opportunities to develop and improve the practice
To strive to improve via development and knowledge as an individual
To strive to undertake all the duties to the best of your abilities
To maintain the requirements for CPD as set out by the RICS and abide by all other RICS rules and regulations
Person Specification

Experience

Building Surveyor ideally with 1+ years' MRICS experience covering the full remit of contract and professional work
Proven experience of Professional Services, in particular Party Walls and Dilapidations.
Computer skills

Must be proficient in MSOffice especially Word and Excel
Must be proficient in MS Outlook and Internet
Knowledge of AutoCAD 2017
Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Photoshop CC/Elements advantageous
Communication

Must have a professional and friendly manner with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to deal effectively with all levels of both external and internal staff
Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Photoshop CC/Elements advantageous
Organisation

Must be organised
Ability to take responsibility for own actions
Ability to take initiative
Well presented
Clear thinker
Strong team player
A flexible and adaptable approach is required
On offer is a highly competitive package, CPD, flexible working and the opportunity to progress in a friendly and professional environment. For further information and a confidential discussion please contact Danny on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer