Building Surveyor Building Pathology & Damp Netley House
Join our dynamic Team as a Building Surveyor specialising in Building Pathology & Damp and become an integral part of our continued success story. This is a great opportunity which offers the chance to advance your career in a rewarding environment, where your expertise will contribute to making a meaningful impact on our clients’ projects and the growth of SOCOTEC.
We are looking for a dedicated, reliable and proactive Building Surveyor to join our Team. You will be exposed to a number of unique projects throughout the UK, working with heritage organisations through to commercial property managers. In this role, you will be delivering quality specialist solutions by investigating problems affecting a variety of buildings. Additionally, it is key you are able to work independently, as well as part of a Team.
This person will be required to drive to client sites throughout the UK (and potentially abroad), and so a full driving licence, valid in the UK is necessary. This may be supported with the benefits of pool cars or a car allowance, dependent upon the individual and site where you are employed. Overnight stays are required on occasion.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):
* Conduct comprehensive damp and moisture investigations utilising specialised techniques and equipment
* Identify sources of dampness, water ingress, condensation issues and associated building defects
* Perform thorough building surveys to assess moisture-related problems and their impact on building integrity
* Prepare detailed, evidence-based reports with remedial recommendations, including photographs, sketches and annotated CAD plans
* Provide expert advice to clients on damp prevention, treatment methods and building performance
* Attend client meetings and liaise with design teams and consultants
* Maintain and enhance company quality standards by following established procedures and contributing to system development
* Undertake ongoing professional development as directed by the Management team
* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all company and client matters
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Experience in UK construction and proven knowledge of building design, construction and procurement
* Technical expertise in building pathology with focus on diagnostics, water/moisture movement and remediation techniques
* Strong understanding of building science and environmental science
* Professional qualification in building surveying, construction, or related field
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work at heights in confined spaces and perform physically demanding tasks
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Familiarity with scientific process and the interpretation of statistical or laboratory analysis
* Strong organisational abilities with meticulous attention to detail
* Self-motivated with ability to work independently as part of a team
* Full UK driving licence (essential) for travel to client sites throughout the UK and potentially abroad
Desirable Qualifications
* Certified Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW), CSTDB demonstrating specialised expertise in damp prevention, water management systems, and structural waterproofing techniques for both new construction and existing buildings
* Other industry training qualifications relating to damp in buildings.
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional body
* Academic qualifications in a relevant construction specialism.
Why SOCOTEC?
Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,400 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Building Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.
We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.