Job Description
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Intermediate Building SurveyorLocation: Benfleet, Essex (SS7)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary:£42,500 per annum
Company:Blue Circle Surveyors Ltd
About UsBlue Circle Surveyors Ltd is a forward-thinking, creative and young practice based in Benfleet, Essex. Guided by our core values of integrity, service, transparency, inclusivity and teamwork, we deliver high-quality professional surveying and construction services across residential, commercial and public sectors.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate Building Surveyor to join our expanding Professional Services team
The RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious surveyor looking to further develop their technical abilities while contributing to a diverse and growing workload. You will support (and where appropriate, lead) the procurement and delivery of a wide range of professional services, including:
* Condition and measured surveys
* Defect diagnosis and reporting
* Technical due diligence surveys
* Party wall services and schedules of condition
* Contract administration & employer’s agent duties
* Principal Designer services (BSA & CDM)
You will operate across multiple sectors, ensuring a high-quality service throughout all your work. Working towards RICS Chartered Membership, will be encouraged and supported. Our Director is an experienced RICS Councillor and APC Assessor.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist and support the Professional Services team, leading small to medium projects where required
* Undertake residential and commercial surveys and diagnose building defects
* Develop specifications, drawings and documentation for tender and statutory approvals
* Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, risk assessments and contract documentation
* Undertake project management, contract administration and employer’s agent functions
* Conduct site inspections, attend/lead meetings, produce progress reports and cost monitoring
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and industry best practice (Building Regulations, Planning, BSA, CDM, RICS standards etc.)
* Provide clear communication to clients and stakeholders
* Mentor junior team members where appropriate
About You — Skills & Attributes
* Aligned with our values: integrity, service, transparency, teamwork
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Able to organise workload, meet deadlines and communicate clearly
* Calm under pressure and proactive in your approach
* Capable of working independently or as part of a project team
* Comfortable working on site, including confined spaces and at height
* Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, digital tools)
* UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Ability to work in a diverse and xkybehq inclusive team
Desirable:
* AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Building Surveying or closely related discipline (RICS-accredited preferred)
* Demonstrable experience in a surveying consultancy environment
* Working toward professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB) welcomed
Why Join Us?
* Flexible part-time role within a supportive and professional team
* Opportunity to work on varied projects and develop new skills
* Professional development and RICS mentorship available
* A positive, values-driven working environment
* Develop with a young, growing business with future opportunities to progress internally
* EAP (Employee assistance program)
* Professional membership fees paid
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee mentoring programme
Work Location: In person