Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor - Building Consultancy

Location - Liverpool

Salary/Package - £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits Package



About the Company

Our client is an established property and construction consultancy providing professional building surveying and project management services across commercial and residential property.

The business delivers a broad range of professional and project-related services, supporting clients with building inspections, technical advice, property assessments, refurbishment and construction projects. With a focus on providing practical, commercially minded solutions, the consultancy has developed a varied portfolio of work and a strong reputation.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Liverpool team. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with 3-5 years' experience to take ownership of a varied workload, develop their client relationships and gain exposure to larger projects.



The Role

As a Building Surveyor, you will undertake a varied portfolio of professional surveying and project-related instructions, providing technical advice and supporting clients across a range of property and construction matters.

Your responsibilities will include building surveys, defect investigations, dilapidations, technical reporting and contract administration, alongside involvement in refurbishment and construction projects. You will have the opportunity to work on projects with values of up to approximately £8 million, gaining experience across different stages of the project lifecycle, involved from initial instruction and feasibility through to procurement, contract administration and project completion.

This opportunity would suit a Building Surveyor with 3-5 years' consultancy experience who is looking to broaden their technical and project experience, develop greater responsibility and progress their career within an established professional practice.



Key Responsibilities

* Undertaking building surveys, condition assessments and property inspections
* Investigating building defects and providing technical advice and remedial recommendations
* Preparing professional reports, specifications and schedules of work
* Delivering dilapidations and landlord and tenant instructions
* Undertaking schedules of condition and technical due diligence assessments
* Advising clients on building condition, maintenance and refurbishment requirements
* Supporting party wall and other neighbourly matters
* Preparing tender documentation and assisting with contractor procurement
* Administering building contracts and supporting project delivery
* Working on projects with values of up to approximately £8 million
* Monitoring project programmes, costs, quality and contractor performance
* Liaising directly with clients, contractors, architects and other consultants
* Attending site inspections and project meetings
* Providing practical and commercially focused advice throughout the project lifecycle
* Managing multiple instructions and ensuring deadlines are achieved
* Developing and maintaining strong client relationships



The Ideal Candidate

* Approximately 3-5 years' experience within a Building Surveying role
* Previous experience working within a building surveying consultancy
* Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline
* Good technical understanding of building construction and building pathology
* Experience undertaking building surveys, inspections and defect investigations
* Experience preparing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work
* Exposure to dilapidations, technical due diligence and schedules of condition
* Experience with refurbishment, contract administration and project delivery
* Understanding of building contracts and construction processes
* Well organised with the ability to manage multiple instructions
* RICS qualified or working towards chartership preferred
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites



What's on Offer

* £35,000 - £45,000 salary + Benefits Package
* Opportunity to work on projects valued up to approximately £8 million
* Varied professional building surveying and project work
* Exposure to commercial and residential property
* Involvement in projects from initial instruction through to completion
* Opportunity to develop client-facing and project management experience
* Support towards professional development and RICS progression
* Long-term career progression within an established consultancy



Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please apply today!

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.