Unlock your potential with KK! Join our growing and busy Teddington office as an Associate Chartered Building Surveyor as we expand our team.
Our inter-disciplinary 1 Team approach sits at the heart of our delivery model giving you a unique opportunity to thrive in an integrated environment tailored to meet the ever-changing demands of the construction industry.
Join our team and immerse yourself in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As an Associate Chartered Building Surveyor at KK, you’ll have the chance to lead a team and showcase your expertise while working on diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
Work closely with our respected clients and experience the excitement of working alongside fellow industry experts, where every project presents new challenges and opportunities for growth.
Take the next step in your journey with us and unlock a world of possibilities.
Job Description:
Team Role:
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive successful project outcomes.
* Regular client exposure on a job specific level across multiple sectors.
* Lead and co-ordinate project teams in the successful delivery of construction schemes as part of our 1Team ethos
* Develop technical knowledge to give guidance to others across a variety of sectors.
* Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organisation.
* Develop new work-streams and client opportunities through both innovation as well as repeat business arising from effective project delivery.
Individual Duties:
* Pre-contract advice on construction, contract or cost aspects of building surveying work including feasibilities.
* Conduct detailed inspections and assessments of existing buildings, identifying defects, preparing detailed reports and providing expert advice on maintenance, repair, and refurbishment strategies.
* Lead building surveying projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.
* Preparation of specifications, obtaining tenders and preparing contract documents.
* Provide advice to clients and junior team members on effective approaches to procurement
* Contract administration, valuation and certification including chairing meetings with associated document preparation.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to clients – offering strategic guidance on properties, dilapidations, party wall matters and other building-related issues.
* Manage project timelines, budgets and resources effectively.
* Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.
* Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.
* Manage and develop a small team of existing Building Surveyors to deliver new and existing work programmes.
* Mentor and coach new and existing graduate team members towards their professional qualifications, assisting where necessary.
* Develop and maintain new and existing client relationships contributing to growth of the team and wider department.
Skills and Requirements:
* MRICS status.
* Extensive experience in Building Surveying within the construction industry.
* Experience required the delivery of a wide range of project based work.
* Experience in client facing roles ideally with private consultancy background.
* Proven leadership abilities with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present to audiences both in person and virtually.
* Aptitude for establishing, building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
* Valid UK driving licence.
* Strong work ethic with appetite for agile working in and around the South East and central London.
Knowledge of:
* MS 365
* JCT / NEC Contracts
* UK building regulations and construction standards
* Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
* Building Safety Act 2023
About Us
Kendall Kingscott (KK) is a UK-based, multidisciplinary construction consultancy of architects, building surveyors, project managers, quantity surveyors, principal designers (CDM), principal designers (Building Safety Act), interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers and other personnel. Our staff of 200 offer our specialist consultancy services throughout the UK.
Throughout our 60-year history, we have acquired wide-ranging expertise across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, residential and retail and an equally diverse client base. From transformative refurbishments and ongoing maintenance to complex extensions and large-scale new builds, we work across the full project spectrum, offering variety, challenge and the chance to make a real impact.
Our dynamic team structures offer the collaborative, supportive environment of a small company while providing the benefits and growth opportunities of a larger business. At KK, careers flourish. Our statistics speak for themselves: low staff turnover, countless success stories of career progression, impressive training success rates and sustainable repeat business. We nurture and develop our people to be the best they can be. Irrespective of when you join or in what role, we provide opportunities to thrive.
As we continue to grow and elevate our services, we want to connect with talented individuals who share our vision. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported and respected and able to thrive professionally and personally. If that sounds like the right fit for your next chapter, please get in touch.
Kendall Kingscott is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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