Senior Building Surveyor - Central London (Covent Garden)
The Company: An award winning, multi-disciplinary firm of chartered Surveyors, Engineers & Designers, providing services across the UK!
In 2019, building on seven years of successful practice, and following feedback from clients, the business galvanised into a smaller, director-led consultancy focused on quality service rather than high-volume business.
The team is comprised of expert senior surveyors who are also directors and shareholders in the company, operating from five offices across the country.
Whilst working hard, they also know how to let off steam & reward high performances, the whole company recently went away Skiing in France, all paid for!
The Role: Based out of their new trophy Central London office, you will be undertaking a range of professional building surveying services across a variety of property portfolios for multiple clients, predominantly in the residential sector.
As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will be expected to undertake tasks to support the operations of the business, including networking with potential clients and developing different service offerings.
You will also be expected to support the development of the graduate members of the team as they prepare for their APC Assessments, and beyond.
What The Job Involves:
Obtaining a clear client brief
Maintaining accurate records on the practice management system
Complying with RICS guidance in a professional manner
Client liaison – both face to face and via Zoom/Microsoft Teams etc
Managing the client relationship proactively
Providing a quality assurance role for the work of team members
Preparation and issue of reports using company templates according to the corporate style
Supporting the business development/marketing team by providing contacts, and input into the fee proposal process, plus active social media presence to promote our services and maintain our profile in the sector
Preparation of Capex / Long Term Maintenance Plans
Preparing technical specifications
Procuring works on behalf of client
CDM Principal Designer Role; including preparation of Pre-Construction Information and Risk Assessments
Planning and building regulations applications
Listed building consent applications
Job Location: Central London (Covent Garden)
Head Count: 40+
Current Projects: Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Education & Retail
Requirements for the Senior Building Surveyor:
Degree qualified – within a construction related discipline
Contract Administration (must be familiar with the JCT Suite of Contracts)
3-5 years industry experience – preferably within a consultancy environment
Excellent time management
Understanding of the needs and demands of clients and will to exceed their expectations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal
Able to prioritise workload, planning ahead as required
Able to work individually or in a team
Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
The benefits included in this role:
Fully flexible/hybrid working
Unlimited annual holiday
Team away trips, regular social and sporting events
Subscriptions to professional bodies and trade press
Regular CPD and APC support
Comprehensive learning and development programmes for all levels
Mentoring / “buddy” system
Regular industry sponsor and host of events
Profit share/bonus
Industry press publication and speaking opportunities
Excellent marketing and business development support
Trophy central London office building
Ad hoc wellbeing visits
Company equipment – laptop, mobile and branded clothing
High performing team culture
Pension
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Callum Dugdale – callum@prosper-consulting.org.uk