Senior Building Surveyor
Location: Lancaster with travel across the North of England
About the Duchy of Lancaster
The Duchy of Lancaster is a private estate held in trust for the current and future Sovereigns. It comprises over 18,000 hectares of land across England and Wales, including a diverse mix of commercial, agricultural, and residential properties.
Role Overview
Beach Baker are working in partnership with the Duchy of Lancaster who are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Building Surveyor to lead the Building Services function across the Duchy’s rural portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Leadership: Manage a range of building projects from inception to completion.
* Professional Services: Conduct building inspections and surveys, prepare schedules of condition and dilapidations.
* Budgeting & Planning: Develop multi-year budgets and realistic delivery programmes for building works.
* Contract Management: Administer contracts, including tendering, procurement, and oversight of construction activities.
* Regulatory Compliance: Act as Principal Designer, ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, health & safety, fire safety, and other statutory requirements.
* Team Leadership: Mentor and support the Building Surveying team and administrative staff.
* Client Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for the Duchy Rural team, delivering a responsive and high-quality surveying service.
* Service Development: Define service standards, identify training needs, assess equipment requirements.
* Performance Monitoring: Implement systems to track service delivery and performance.
Skills & Experience
* Professional Accreditation: Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent.
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying.
* Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of building surveying practices, construction legislation, and property maintenance.
* Project Management: Demonstrated ability to plan, budget, and manage resources effectively.
* Health & Safety: Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.
* Financial Acumen: Up-to-date knowledge of building costs and proven ability to prepare accurate budgets.
* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
* Commercial Insight: Awareness of the commercial dynamics of property development and asset management.
* Digital Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and relevant surveying software.
The Duchy of Lancaster is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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