Building Surveyor in Otley, West Yorkshire

Building Surveyor
Permanent role
Multi-disciplinary Consultancy

North or West Yorkshire

BENEFITS

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary - £35,000 to £42,000 pa
• Opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team including Architects, Building Surveyors, Highways Engineers, Drainage Engineers, M&E Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Structural Engineers
• Varied project portfolio including refurbishments, extensions, planned maintenance and new build projects
• Exposure to building pathology, design, project management, contract administration and building surveys
• Support towards APC progression and RICS membership
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Collaborative working environment across multiple technical disciplines
• Increasing project workload offering long-term career development opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce plans, sections and detailed drawings for construction using AutoCAD
• Prepare and manage planning, building regulation and listed building applications
• Produce specifications, schedules of work and associated documentation using NBS software
• Coordinate deliverables with Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and CDM Advisors
• Attend site visits, inspections, surveys and project meetings as required
• Carry out project design activities and complete health and safety risk assessments in accordance with CDM Regulations
• Chair meetings and produce formal meeting minutes for clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams
• Undertake Building Surveys, prepare Building Survey reports and Schedules of Condition
• Complete work in line with established business processes, standards and timescales
• Maintain an annual programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Provide advice on building-related matters including fire safety, sustainability, conservation and restoration
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required

REQUIREMENTS

• RICS accredited degree in Building Surveying
• Ideally working towards full RICS membership via the APC pathway
• Full UK driving licence
• Post-degree experience working as a Building Surveyor
• Knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and experience applying this while advising clients
• Experience working on buildings containing asbestos
• Working knowledge of RICS competency requirements and practical experience applying them on projects
• Experience working closely with other disciplines to deliver coordinated projects
• Ability to prepare building and condition survey reports
• Experience investigating and analysing building defects to develop solutions
• Ability to prepare feasibility studies, specifications, schedules of work and detailed construction drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk AutoCAD and NBS software
• Experience administering construction contracts
• Knowledge of Planning, Building Control and statutory approval processes
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Construction Design and Management Regulations
• Competence in building pathology, construction technology, environmental services, contract administration, design and specification, inspection, legal compliance, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, conservation and restoration

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