Heritage Building Surveyor Job in Bristol
in Bristol / Hybrid Working, for an AJ Top 100 Architecture Practice. The role will be working on exciting heritage projects in mainly the South of England and Wales, offering a salary of £45,000 – £60,000 + Travel + 25 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working.
Our client is an architectural practice, founded in the 1940’s and has grown to over 250 people across 11 UK offices. They have established themselves as an industry leader in planning advice, heritage consultancy, building surveying, conservation and contemporary architecture. Working with public bodies, charities, trusts, private companies, contractors, developers and individuals, they have been involved in the care and development of some of the best-loved buildings and in the UK and abroad with expertise in heritage projects. Due to an increase in projects, they are now looking to grow their existing building surveying team of 7 with an additional Heritage Building Surveyor in Bristol. Heritage building surveying experience is essential, and you must be a MRICS Chartered Surveyor or MCIOB or IHBC.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Site surveys to assess building defects and assess remedial works
2. Prepare illustrated reports with the necessary background research
3. Prepare specifications for repairs
4. Contract administration
5. Provide advice to clients relating to building material condition and performance
6. Attend meetings with clients and their consultants and assist in giving appraisals of building material condition and building material performance
7. Undertake personal training and development, as agreed with your Line Manager
8. Financial accountability through effective management of time and resources.
9. Prepare fee proposals and contribute to bids
10. Attend external training courses to expand your own knowledge and skills
11. Developing and using new technologies to aid in surveys.
Required Skills & Experience
12. MRICS, MCIOB or IHBC is essential
13. 3+ years in building surveying post-graduation
14. Heritage/conservation project experience is essential
15. Contract administration experience
16. Direct experience of complex repair and refurbishment projects
17. In-depth knowledge of building decay processes and repair techniques
18. Ability to travel across the South of England and occasionally Wales
19. UK Driving Licence is essential.
What you get back
20. Salary of £45,000 – £60,000
21. 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service
22. Hybrid Working (Typically 3 days office/site and 2 days remote working)
23. Life assurance
24. Cycle to work scheme
25. Season ticket loan
26. Eye care vouchers
27. Optional healthcare cashback
28. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.