Building Surveyor

We are working with an established property consultancy who are looking to appoint a Building Surveyor to join their Manchester team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a varied role covering building surveying, design, specifications and contract administration, with a strong focus on residential projects.

The business is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, so previous consultancy experience is not essential. Candidates who have gained their experience working client side, for a local authority, housing association, NHS or other public-sector organisation will also be considered.

The Role
You will be involved in a broad range of professional and project based Building Surveying work, including:

• Building and condition surveys
• Defect diagnosis and technical advice
• Preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work
• Design development and design coordination
• Producing and reviewing drawings and technical information
• Preparing scopes of work and tender documentation
• Contract administration from inception through to completion
• Working with JCT contracts and administering works on behalf of clients
• Site inspections and monitoring contractor progress
• Managing variations, valuations and project documentation
• Planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes
• Project management of building works
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and budget

The role will have a particular focus on residential property, with opportunities to work across refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects.

About You
We are looking for a technically strong Building Surveyor who enjoys getting involved in both the professional surveying and project delivery side of the role.
You will ideally have:

• Experience with contract administration, ideally JCT
• Strong experience preparing specifications, schedules and scopes of work
• Experience with design development or design coordination
• Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance or improvement projects
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Good knowledge of building construction and defects
• The ability to manage projects and instructions independently
• Strong client and contractor communication skills

MRICS is desirable but not essential, and support will be provided to achieve chartership status.
Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension and healthcare benefits
• Performance related rewards
• Professional development and training
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership
• Strong long term career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor who wants a role with genuine variety, combining technical surveying, design/specification and contract administration, within a supportive and established team.

If you are considering your next move in Manchester, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search for a confidential conversation.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.