Building Surveyor - London

A leading construction consultancy based in the heart of London are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be RICS qualified and have a proven track record in delivering comprehensive building surveying services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule.
• Advise clients on schemes and projects and determine requirements.
• Prepare scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works.
• Organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes.
• Determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair.
• Advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction.
• Instruct on the preservation/conservation of historic buildings.
• Advise on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildings.
• Deal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulations.
• Assess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
• Instruct on construction design and management regulations.
• Negotiate dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property's state of disrepair).
• Carry out feasibility studies.
• Advise on the health and safety aspects of buildings.
• Advise on boundary and 'right to light' disputes and party wall procedures.
• Prepare insurance assessments and claims.

Requirements:

• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and maintenance.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects in a prestigious location.

If you are a dedicated Building Surveyor looking to advance your career with a reputable company in London, we would love to hear from you.

Salary – to £70,000 – Dependent on Skills