The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior / Chartered Building Surveyor to join an expanding and highly regarded practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated professional who enjoys client-facing work and taking ownership of technically varied projects.You will be involved in a high-quality and diverse workload, primarily delivering design, project management and contract administration services across new build, refurbishment, extension and elemental renewal schemes. A significant proportion of our work is within the education sector.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects, including:
1. Leading design development and providing clear direction to Architectural Technologists (AutoCAD)
2. Managing projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages
3. Advising clients on feasibility, project options, budgets and delivery strategies
4. Preparing scheme designs, specifications, costings and project programmes
5. Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement routes and consultant/contractor appointments
6. Contract administration and project management from inception topletion
7. Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed quality, budget and programme
8. Preparing and managing Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) applications and successfully funded schemes via the Department for Education portal
9. Undertaking building surveys, defect diagnosis and preparing repair proposals
10. Advising on maintenance strategies, PPM schedules and lifecycle planning
11. Managing planning applications and advising on statutorypliance, including Building Regulations, health & safety and accessibility legislation
About YouYou will be an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong consultancy background and a proven track record of delivering design and contract administration services. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
12. MRICS or MCIOB qualification (or working towards chartership)
13. Experience delivering projects for public sector clients, ideally within education
14. Strong technical, organisational andmercial awareness
15. Excellentmunication and client relationship skills
16. The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Why Join Us?
17. Join a growing, respected practice with a strong pipeline of work
18. Enjoy autonomy, responsibility and genuine career progression
19. Supportive and flexible working culture
Benefits
20. Private healthcare
21. Pension scheme
22. Performance-related bonus
23. Life insurance
24. Professional subscriptions paid
25. Additional holiday entitlement with long service
26. Electric vehicle scheme
27. Flexible and remote working options