Senior Building Surveyor
- Employer
- Hays Building
- Location
- London, City of London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2021
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- Job position
- Qualified / Chartered
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Function
- Surveyor - Building
Job Details
Leading global property and construction consultancy - Senior Building Surveyor
Your new company
I am representing a leading global property and construction consultancy who are looking to appoint a Senior professional responsible for managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works.
Your new role
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives;
* Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships;
* Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures;
* Managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works - from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews;
* Quality monitoring of construction projects;
* Planning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the project; Agreeing with the director and client the right sub-consultants to assist with delivery of a commission. Following the approved procedures for appointing Sub-Consultants;
* Communicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team members;
* Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks;
* Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager;
* Producing and presenting to customers;
* Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential;
* Preparing bids for services;
* Managing services delivery for profit;
What you'll need t succeed
- Sound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification;
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying tasks;
- Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials;
- Thorough knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies;
- Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent;
- Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts;
- Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written;
- Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes;
- Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills;
- Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily;
- Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams
- MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
What you'll get in return
- 24 days holiday plus option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme
- A contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Our global travel scholarship programme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary of c.£65,000
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Company
Company Profile
Hays Construction and Property consultants have unparalleled recruiting expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the UK jobs market.
We are fully committed to finding job seekers the right job for the right reason. We place building specialists into every kind of position, including building, construction, architectural, project management, surveying and engineering jobs.
Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service and will give you careers advice to ensure that you achieve your work ambitions.
Visit hays.co.uk for more information.
- Website
- http://www.hays.com/
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