Role: Building Surveyor (JPC-113)
Location: Cambridge
Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Overview:
We are looking for a confident and capable professional to join our growing consultancy team as a Building Surveyor. The successful candidate will work across both public and private sector projects, providing capital works programme for a local authority.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team working closely with colleagues in other offices, including This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced consultancy environment, can take instruction efficiently, and is confident in managing their own workload and prioritising tasks effectively.
This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Building surveyor who's ready to step up to the next level in their career.
Key Responsibilities:
Specification Writing & Technical Delivery
* Assist with and/or prepare detailed repair and maintenance specifications using NBS.
* Produce schedules of work and associated documentation under JCT IFC or similar forms.
* Support the design and technical team in delivering quality documents to support contract delivery.
Contract Administration & Project Monitoring
* Attend and minute site meetings, carry out regular inspections, and issue instructions, certificates, and notices.
* Assess valuations and advise clients on cash flow forecasts and contractor applications.
* Help coordinate project teams to ensure effective, timely delivery across multiple stakeholders.
Collaboration and Communication
* Represent the business professionally with clients, contractors, residents, and consultants.
* Liaise effectively with colleagues in other offices.
* Support knowledge sharing, and team development.
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding and Learning:
* Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
* Experience working under Pre-Construction Services Agreements (PCSA) to deliver fire remediation work.
* Solid contract administration experience on traditional repairs and maintenance projects.
* Capital Works Programme
* Proficient in producing specifications and schedules of work using NBS, under JCT IFC or similar contracts.
* Confident in using Quality Management Systems.
* Excellent communication and report writing skills.
* Valid UK driving licence and access to your own car for business use
* Literate and numerate.
Clients:
* Freeholders
* Building Managers
* Developers
* Housing Associations
* Local Authorities
* Public Sector Bodies
Rewards and Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus
* Pension contributions
* Private medical insurance
* 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
* Additional leave over the Christmas period
* Birthday day off
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Business mileage allowance
Salary:
* £35,000-£45,000 per annum