Senior Chartered Building Surveyor

RB Surveyor Services Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent surveying firm in Chester is looking for a Senior Chartered Surveyor to provide expert commercial advice while engaging with clients. This role involves carrying out a range of surveying tasks, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior surveyors. Compensation is experience-dependent and includes a car allowance, bonuses, and the opportunity for flexible working. If you are a driven individual with strong surveying skills, this might be the role for you.

Benefits

New client bonus scheme

Profit share bonus scheme

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Free on-site parking

Modern office space

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post RICS qualification in commercial building surveying.
• Ability to absorb complex information quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commercial surveying projects and tasks.
• Engage with clients and maintain relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Provide professional advice to clients and team members.

Skills

Commercial building surveying experience

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Positive approach

Job description

This Senior Chartered Surveyor role presents an excellent opportunity to work alongside industry experts, delivering clear, commercial advice to clients. You will be part of a team, whilst also being given the platform to lead and deliver independently across a wide array of building surveying disciplines.

The role involves:

• Carrying out commercial surveying projects and tasks, including but not limited to; dilapidation advice, preparation of terminal schedules, negotiation and agreement/settlement of dilapidations, pre lease assessments, acquisition surveys, defects analysis, project management, contract administration, fire reinstatement cost assessments, project monitoring, party wall advice, schedules of condition, planned preventative maintenance, forensic surveying (building pathology), reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes, early cost advice and life cycling costing, feasibility studies and asset enhancement, design co‑ordination and space planning, specification of works, preparation of drawings using AutoCAD and tendering
• Positively engaging with clients; developing and maintaining client relationships
• Identifying new business opportunities
• Providing sound professional advice to both clients and project team members
• Mentoring junior members of the team and providing appropriate support; especially to junior surveyors working towards their APC qualification.
• Working closely alongside the Director and other Surveyors, ensuring clear and open lines of communication.

This role will be based in our Chester offices, but will involve travel to sites across the UK.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role will be dependent on experience, complete with a generous car allowance, expenses, and bonus schemes.

Other benefits include:

• New client bonus scheme
• Profit share bonus scheme**
• Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working
• A modern, airy, open office space in Chester, boasting a relaxed staff breakout space with refreshments and a pool table
• Free on-site parking at our offices

**Applicable upon successful completion of probationary period

Who we are; as a business…

Inspired by our clients, we collaborate to deliver above and beyond expectation. We offer a unique combination of talent and passion that will enhance and add value to each instruction. As industry leading experts working across the UK, we proactively plan by challenging convention and championing new solutions. Being at the forefront of the commercial property industry we enjoy referrals and strategic involvement with leading investment companies, as well as national landlords and occupiers. We believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business.

Who we are; as an employer…

We recognise that our team are the reason for our continued success. Their wellbeing is at the heart of our organisation, and we frequently involve all staff in opinions on any workplace changes.

We are lucky to have recruited a dynamic and driven workforce, who all pull together as one team to achieve our goals. We generously reward strong performance and positive, proactive attitudes.

Who we are looking for

For this role, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Commercial building surveying experience with at least 5 years post RICS qualification
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Confident and clear communication skills; both in person and written
• Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
• Have a positive and proactive approach

If you have any questions about the role or our company prior to applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. 01244 457937 / [e-mail]