Building Surveyor

Posted 03 July 2023
Salary £30,000 - £40,000pa dependent on experience for the role
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
ReferencePROF_43355
Contact NameRachel Bennett

Job description

Our client, based in Manchester, is an award winning multi-disciplinary building consultancy practice who are currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start on notice on a full-time basis. The salary is between £30,000 - £40,000pa based on experience for the role and will be on a hybrid basis.

The ideal candidate will be looking to achieve RICS accreditation and hold a relevant degree in construction or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will also hold a full UK driving license.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Spearheading building and site surveys, and compiling condition survey reports

  • Preparing project schedules of works, specifications and detailed design drawings using AutoCAD

  • Producing tender documentation and managing project documents in accordance with company procedures

  • Managing delivery and progress of construction works including contract administration, chairing meetings and taking minutes

  • Liaising with senior colleagues to ensure technical deliverables are on time, to the client’s requirements and within budget

  • Overseeing building pathology, including assisting in the diagnosis of defects, identification of deleterious materials and associated remedial works

Experience required:

  • Degree in construction or a related discipline

  • Working towards APC

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • AutoCAD

  • Building pathology

  • Tender documentation

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Excellent starting salary

  • Attractive work setting

  • Generous paid holiday package

  • Flexible working

  • Car parking provided

  • Excellent defined contributions pension with a high level of employer contributions

  • Opportunities to develop your career through training, including gaining professional qualifications, career coaching, mentoring etc.

Working hours:

  • 40 hours per week

  • Monday - Friday

  • 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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