Building Surveyor

Kier Group plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Building Surveyor to provide design and professional services across various sectors in the UK. Responsibilities include conducting building surveys, project management, and client engagement. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and be working towards Chartered status with RICS. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000, with flexibility on hours and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Diverse benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification relevant to building surveying.
• Hold or working towards Chartered status through RICS or CIOB.
• Knowledge and experience in building surveying across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and provide condition assessments of buildings.
• Manage projects, including contract administration.
• Develop feasibility studies and specifications for building works.

Skills

Building surveying knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree level qualification in building surveying or related field

Chartered status or working towards it through RICS

Job description

We are looking for a Building Surveyor, based in Speke, Cambridge, Gerrards Cross, Lincoln or Nottingham, to join our Kier Design business in providing design and professional services across a range of sectors, which include the built environment, for public and private sector clients.

Location: Speke, Cambridge, Gerrards Cross, Lincoln or Nottingham

Hours:37.5 hours per week– some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum + benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As Building Surveyor you will be working within our Architecture & Building Consultancy team, delivering building surveying services to public and private sector clients. These services will typically include carrying out surveys of existing buildings, providing to clients as to their general condition, advising on repair and maintenance and / or scope for improvement, development or demolition. Advising clients regarding the condition of existing buildings and related matters including health & safety, environment/sustainability, Planning, Building Regulations and other relevant regulatory issues and supporting clients with regard to the delivery of solutions within the scope of building Surveying services. You will travel to undertake surveys, carry out site inspections, meet with clients and colleagues as required, which may be in varied locations across the UK.

Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking surveys of sites and/or existing buildings, developing feasibility / options studies, designing and specifying solutions that might include maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remodelling, restoration, extension or demolition works
• Supporting clients with the procurement of contractors taking on maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remodelling, restoration, extension or demolition works
• Project managing the delivery of solutions for clients, including the administration of construction contracts
• Commencing quality assurance checks on the work of colleagues and supporting colleagues in the delivery of building surveying services on a larger scale
• Supporting work winning and business development by maintaining and developing positive relationships with existing clients, promoting client feedback and identifying potential new clients

What are we looking for?

This role of Building Surveyor is great for you if:

• You have a Degree level qualification (minimum HNC / HND) in a discipline relevant to building surveying or a Degree level qualification accredited by RICS and suitable for the sector pathway for building surveying or a RICS accredited post-graduate conversion qualification, again suitable for RICS' sector pathway for building surveying
• Hold or be working towards Chartered status through full membership of RICS, through the sector pathway for Building Surveying, or full membership of CIOB
• Have a good body of knowledge and experience as a building surveying practitioner covering a range of building types and sectors, good familiarity with procurement processes and experience of contract administration

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier