Senior Building Surveyor - Liverpool
Arcus Consulting, now part of Baily Garner LLP is an Award‑winning multi‑disciplinary building consultancy practice with offices across the UK. We are looking to recruit a Chartered Building Surveyor to join the team working out of our Liverpool office and assist with providing a high‑quality service to our clients throughout the North West of England. A rewarding career with excellent promotion prospects awaits a loyal, hard‑working and trustworthy individual.
Our purpose is positively impact people’s lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering excellent service, with good commercial results.
Responsibilities
* Building Surveys including defect analysis / pathology and remedial works
* Undertake measured surveys and production of layout and detailed design drawings
* Prepare schedules of works, specifications and tender documentation
* Understand and apply Planning Permission and Building Regulations requirements and advise clients accordingly
* Prepare and submit Statutory Applications for consent to Local Authority planning and building control departments, fire officers, licensing justices, freeholders etc. as applicable
* Condition Surveys and Schedules of Condition (Dilapidations)
* Party Wall Awards
* Cost Estimates
* Confidently fulfil the role of Contract Administrator (CA)
* Project Management / Coordination, typically as the CA, on a number of projects simultaneously, prioritising workload to suit the demands of each
* Sound understanding and practical experience of CDM Regulations and being able to advise colleagues and clients
* Managing and updating project documents in strict adherence with Arcus QA procedures
* Assist with the preparation and submission of tenders for business marketing
* Monitor the marketplace in respect of information technology/systems/software, which may be of benefit to the Practice, and advise accordingly
* Low‑mid level management responsibilities within the team for managing junior staff and making own informed decisions
Skills and Qualifications
* Be an MRICS qualified Chartered Building Surveyor with an accredited degree in Building Surveying or similar technical discipline.
* Have at least 2 years post‑qualification experience of the role involving building surveying / design / contract procedures.
* Have sound understanding and practical experience administering Construction Contracts including JCT, NEC, PPC.
* Have good knowledge and competence in the use of IT packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.) and AutoCAD.
* Have strong report‑writing skills; tender, feasibility and defect etc.
* Have experience of working in both the Housing and Public Sectors advantageous.
* Have previous experience of supervising and managing colleagues.
Some of our amazing benefits
* Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm)
* Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)
* Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
* In‑house mental health first aiders
* Birthday leave
* Pay reviews twice per year
* Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
* Professional development scheme
* Sponsorship of professional fees
* 2 paid corporate social responsibility days
* Regular social events
* Annual leave allowance + Bank Holidays
If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional team please apply with CV and covering letter/email detailing why you believe you are suitable for the role.
Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.
Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
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