Cobalt Recruitment are working with an award-winning Architectural and Heritage Consultancy Practice to recruit an experienced Building Surveyor to join their West Region (Bristol or Oxford Studio) on a permanent basis. This brilliant opportunity is offering an annual salary up to £58,000 per annum.
The successful candidate will be someone with a passion for historic buildings who enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and who is capable of delivering building surveying services to a high standard and to deadlines.
Your key responsibilities will be as below, but not limited to:
* Site surveys to assess building defects and assess remedial works
* Preparing illustrated reports with the necessary background research
* Preparing specifications for repairs
* Administering construction contracts
* Providing high quality and timely advice to clients relating to building material condition and performance
* Attending meetings with clients and their consultants and assisting in giving appraisals of building material condition and building material performance
* Financial accountability through effective management of time and resources.
* Preparing fee proposals and contributing to bids
You will have/be:
* Membership of the RICS
* Previous experience of complex repair and refurbishment projects
* Experience of contract administration
* Up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical standards and statutory requirements
* In depth knowledge of building decay processes and repair techniques
* Good time management skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Attention to detail to ensure that recommendations are consistent and authoritative
* Ability to interpret briefs and match resources to client needs
* Good communication skills at all levels (internal & external)
* Confidence in working at height from scaffolding, ladders and platforms
* A full driving licence will be required and willingness to stay away overnight occasionally for remote site visits
Desirable:
* RICS Accredited in Building Conservation or full member of IHBC
* Experience of delivering surveys for public bodies and national organisations
* Experience of using specialist surveying software such as GoReport
* Experience of environmental monitoring and non-destructive investigation techniques
* Commercial awareness and aptitude for business development
* Experience of cost estimating for repair projects
If this is something of interest or you would like to have a more detailed conversation about the position, please apply for the role or contact Connor Humpage on 020 7478 2554 / 07714230479.
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