Project Building Surveyor (Graduate)
Our client are a multi-disciplinary Built Environment Consultancy providing high class services in surveying, engineering, project management, cost consultancy, compliance and fire safety throughout England, Wales and Scotland.  Providing fire engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy and project management services across multiple sectors, and we are one of the leading firms dealing with high-risk buildings in residential, mixed use, university and college sectors, including student accommodation.

Thier ethos has created a culture where a happy team can grow personally and professionally with contribution and achievement being recognised and rewarded. The flexible, approachable yet professional style promotes effective communication and encourages creativity throughout all our projects and instructions and supports the excellent, long-standing relationships have been built with clients. 

The vision is to become the number one customer experience service provider in the UK Built Environment sector.

The Role
We are looking for a talented and skilled recently chartered or close to sitting their APC Building Surveyor, focused more on projects than professional work.  

The candidate should have strong contract administration knowledge and experience in carrying out the Employer’s Agent role under the design and build contract as well as traditional procurement routes where managing a design team is required. A good understanding of the key regulations i.e. Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, etc. is desirable.

There is likely to be a project bias with the expectation that the candidate will be responsible for a number of projects, acting either as the contract administrator or as a lead consultant / project manager. The projects are likely to range in value from circa £500K up to circa £15m.  Typical projects include exterior renovation contracts, internal common parts and design work, private refurbishment projects and major façade remediation schemes.

Knowledge and experience of the JCT suite of contracts is an absolute must.  Knowledge of other contracts, such as NEC, would be helpful, and experience in a range of procurement routes and forms of contract is expected.  The ability to lead a project team effectively is also a prerequisite.  

The candidate will be self-motivated, efficient and organised in equal measure, and an all-round high achiever.  Opportunities will exist for the successful candidate’s progression as the company continues to grow, subject to performance and contribution.  
Location
The successful candidate will operate out of the London office.  

Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria.

• Qualifications: Degree educated with a relevant building surveying / project management qualification.
• RICS accredited qualification preferred; candidates willing to work towards RICS accreditation will also be considered.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in building surveying / project management with demonstrable experience across residential, commercial and refurbishment projects.
• Communication: Clear, confident written and verbal communication with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Personal attributes: Organised, proactive, commercially aware and able to prioritise competing demands.

The Package

• Competitive Salary (dependent upon experience).
• Bonus.
• Pension.
• Private Healthcare.
• Gym Membership.
• CPD, Training & Career Progression.
• 25 days Holiday plus Period between Christmas & New Year.

For futher inforamtion and a confidential discussion, please contact Danny on 07756 401156 / danny.ewart@buildrec.com