Graduate Building Surveyor

Sircle; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary company is seeking a Building Surveyor/Project Manager to provide advisory services and conduct comprehensive surveying for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a background in fire safety and building compliance. The role offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Private Healthcare scheme

Flexible and remote working options

Qualifications

• Experience in the role of Project Manager.
• Winning work from existing and new clients.
• Understanding compartmentation and passive fire surveying.
• Broader knowledge of statutory compliance and related legislation.
• Passion for using technology in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full range of Building Surveying and Project Management services.
• Support compliance team and conduct Fire Safety surveying.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Conduct passive fire safety surveying and inspections.

Skills

Ability to extract relevant data and provide clear reports

Effective communication skills

Client-facing experience

Good IT skills

Mentorship and professional development

Financial support for professional memberships

Collaborative working style

Experience in fire safety projects

Education

Relevant Building Surveying or Construction qualification at degree level

Tools

NBS software

CAD

Job description

Sircle is a multidisciplinary company specializing in the surveying of the built environment, compliance, and project management. Over the past 33 years, we have grown into a leading provider, delivering services across sectors including Healthcare, Retail, High Street, Charity, Facilities Management, Education, and more.

Circa. £30k – £40K (depending on experience), performance related bonus, professional fees paid

Location

UK

Why Join Sircle?

At Sircle, we care about what we do, we care about providing the best to our clients and providing the best environment for our staff. Every day is fast-paced, and we work together closely to ensure our success. We value our team and their individual contributions to our overall success, recognising and rewarding outstanding work.

Purpose of the Role

• Provide a professional advisory service, embracing all areas of Building Surveying and Project Management and taking into account of the wider Sircle service offer across the business.
• To support the compliance team when required and carry out Fire Safety surveying services offered by Sircle.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist and deliver the full range of Building Surveying and Project Management services carried out by Sircle, including but not limited to: Feasibility reports
  • Specifications / schedule of works
  • Issuing tender documents
  • Running competitive tenders
  • Managing multiple projects at the same time
  • Producing contract documents
  • Review and approving interim payments
  • Managing change control
  • Produce risk register
  • Attend progress meetings
  • Condition Surveys
  • Building defect analysis and remediation strategies
  • Life Cycle / Planned Preventative Maintenance surveys
• To support in the delivery of the full range of Fire Safety surveying services conducted by Sircle, including but not limited to:
  • Passive fire safety surveying – Conducting site-based inspections of passive fire protection measures including Fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping and other fire protection elements within buildings
  • Pre and post work inspections
  • Provide reports – highlighting any remedial action required and define solutions to any issues identified
  • Ensure the health and safety of colleagues, customers, and the public on all projects
  • Good knowledge of technical standards, fire related guidance, British Standards, and fire safety legislation
  • Work collaboratively across the business to ensure we have an integrated approach to service delivery, quality, and client focus
  • To assist on the operational use of software and provide recommendations to feed into IT strategic plans and reviews.
• Experience with defect analysis / building pathology and advising on remediation strategies
• Strong specification writing skills
• Experience of assessing risk management throughout projects
• Experience in compiling specification documents using NBS software
• Good understanding of JCT Contracts
• Undertaking various types of building surveys i.e. Schedules of Condition / PPMs
• Experience in delivering the role of Contract Administrator
• An understanding of Project Management
• Knowledge of Approved Document B, British Standards and guidance relating to fire safety
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulations

Skills

• Ability to extract relevant data and provide clear and concise reports for others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, in a clear, articulate, and persuasive manner.
• Confidence Face to face client experience
• Good IT Skills
• Mentorship and professional development from senior consultants.
• Financial support towards relevant professional memberships and accreditations (e.g., IFSM, IFE).
• A friendly and collaborative working environment with room to grow.
• Opportunities to work on varied and meaningful fire safety projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant Building Surveying or Construction qualification at degree level.
• Experience in the role of Project Manager
• Business Development. Winning work from existing and new clients
• Understanding Compartmentation/Passive fire surveying/fire stopping requirements
• Experience in the passive fire protection industry with knowledge of the systems and how they should be installed.
• Broader knowledge of statutory compliance and related legislation
• Understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Knowledge and passion of the use of technology to gather fire safety and building fabric information
• Latent Defect surveys
• Broader knowledge of statutory compliance and related legislation
• CAD
• Fire Strategy principles, drawings, and design
• Other forms of construction contract. i.e. NEC
• Generous annual leave- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 25 days
• Cycle to work scheme- offering savings of at least 32% on a new bike and safety accessories
• Private Healthcare scheme- healthcare and well-being programmes available, including gym discounts
• Progression opportunities
• Flexible and remote working available
• Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days leave per annum