Chartered Building Surveyor

• Be competent in the analysis of building defects including collection of information and measurements.
• Be competent in undertaking Technical Due Diligence (TDD) surveys and associated report writing.
• Be competent in providing reasoned advice and appropriate recommendations, including the preparation and presentation of reports.
• Undertake the role of Contract Administrator and be able to give advice / implement procedures necessary for the smooth running of a construction contract for the duration of the project’s lifespan, including design, tender, construction and defects liability stages. This must also include a knowledge of the contractual, legislative and statutory requirements of the project contract.
• Undertake the role of Project Manager, including management of appointed specialists and sub-consultants in order to develop project specific design and construction solutions.
• Be able to prepare designs and specifications, including at outline/initial and detail stages.
• Report and advise on the adequacy of progress and the quality of building works being undertaken by third parties.
• Preparation of condition records.
• Preparation of schedules of dilapidations and negotiation of such with the relevant parties.
• Preparation of Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA’s).
• Advise on the preservation/conservation of historic properties.
• Advise on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildings, including the preparation of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Undertake development monitoring.
• Undertake the role of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and being competent in the management of health and safety issues and the requirements for compliance.
• Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems.

• Carry out other functions as required by the Head of Department to ensure the smooth running and operation of the Building and Project Consultancy.
• Advise clients of their options and propose an appropriate strategy together with involvement of the client as required and carry out the required service to achieve the strategy.
• Reporting to clients, including adhering to client specific procedures and keeping in regular contact.
• Become a single point of contact for clients.
• Assisting in pitches

• Minimum two years post qualification experience.
• Chartered Building Surveyor with SCSI or RICS membership.
• Ambitious, motivated, able to work unsupervised and can operate within a close knit team.
• Flexible approach to working hours dependant on nature of client instruction.
• Must have the capacity to manage individual instructions, build and maintain client relationships and provide an outstanding level of client care.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD software.
• Practical understanding of commercial property.
• Strategic approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong written communication and report writing skills with good attention to detail.
• Must hold clean full driving licence.

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