Job Description
Senior Chartered Building Surveyor
Manchester City Centre
Competitive Salary (from £40,000+) + Bonus + Benefits
Calibre Search are looking for a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor on behalf of an established and award-winning property consultancy in Manchester city centre. The role has become available due to a number of exciting new project instructions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy working with a diverse and prestigious client base, delivering high-quality building surveying and project work across the commercial property sector.
About the Business
The consultancy has built a strong reputation in the Manchester property market by taking a creative and commercially focused approach to real estate projects.
The business provides an integrated service across four key disciplines, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients:
Transactions & Asset Management - supporting property deals and asset transformation.
Building Consultancy - providing technical, legal, regulatory, surveying and project management expertise.
Workplace Consultancy - designing high-functioning workspaces through specialist planning and design teams.
Studio - delivering branding, storytelling and creative solutions for real estate concepts.Together, these services enable clients to create successful, modern and profitable workspaces.
The Role
As a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor, you will play an important role in delivering both professional surveying services and project work for a wide range of commercial clients.
You will work on high-profile projects while also contributing to the growth and development of the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Contract Administration
Lead project management and contract administration on high-profile commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects ranging from £50k to £20m.
Manage project delivery from early feasibility through to completion.
Oversee programme management, contractor performance and quality assurance.Professional Building Surveying
Deliver a range of commercial building surveying services, including:
Acquisition Surveys
Schedules of Condition
Project Monitoring
Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
Undertake building defect analysis and provide practical recommendations.Client Engagement
Build strong working relationships with a range of clients including corporate occupiers, SMEs, investors and landlords.
Represent the consultancy in client meetings, presentations and project discussions.Business Development
Contribute to the continued growth of the business through networking, pitching and supporting new business opportunities.
Help strengthen the company's reputation within the property market.Mentorship
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors, helping to maintain high professional standards within the team.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated building surveyor who enjoys working in a dynamic consultancy environment.
You will ideally have:
MRICS qualification.
Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience.
Experience working within a commercial building consultancy practice.
Strong experience in contract administration and cost control.
Solid knowledge of the Law of Dilapidations.
Experience administering the JCT suite of contracts.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.You will also be someone who:
Delivers a consistently high standard of professional service.
Can manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Enjoys building strong client relationships.
Is confident representing the business at industry events and networking opportunities.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary with no fixed salary bands.
Discretionary annual bonus scheme (historically paid every year).
No personal fee targets.
Client-facing role with exposure to high-profile commercial projects.
Flexible working policy - 37.5 hour week with core hours 10am-3pm and a 4pm finish on Fridays.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and New Year.
5% employer pension contribution.
City centre office location with modern facilities.
Gym membership contribution.
Free breakfast available in the office each morning.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing and counselling support.
Commitment to professional development and career progression.
Opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives and charitable partnerships.
If you are a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to work on high-quality commercial projects in a progressive consultancy environment, this role offers excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
Fir further details, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search on (phone number removed) and send your CV
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business