Chartered Building Surveyor

1 week ago


Stretford, United Kingdom Apex Talent Solutions Full time

Chartered Building Surveyor

We are currently seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join our vibrant Manchester based Building Surveying client to assist in scaling up retrofit and ESG offering.

Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years' experience, be self-motivated and confident in a client facing role- managing multiple projects and clients within the residential and education sectors.

Pre- and post-contract experience is required, as well as knowledge and experience of working with residential developers, local authorities, schools and universities. Some UK travel may be required as part of this role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the mentoring of colleagues, work with graduates and trainees, and contribute to the established training programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day progress of building projects to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with plans

• Engaging positively with clients to understand their quality expectations and concerns, and addressing them effectively

• Developing and executing strategies to ensure building quality meets standards and specifications.

• Establishing efficient processes and systems for quality control throughout project execution.

• Reviewing and surveying existing buildings to identify and address quality issues.

• Producing rental and capital value reports based on building assessments.

• Compiling and disseminating detailed reports on building quality and compliance.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.

• Conducting regular inspections to verify that structures are being built according to plan and regulations.

• Providing expert advice on building quality and compliance matters to clients and project teams.

• Attending and leading meetings to discuss quality-related concerns and progress.

Skills & Requirements

• Contracts administration

• Project Management experience (up to £2m projects)

• Experience in education/schools building projects, as well as residential projects and buildings

• Qualified retrofit or co-ordinator

• 3+ years of relevant experience in building surveying with a focus on quality assurance.

• Proficient in verbal and written communication, including report writing.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring building quality.

• Ability to analyse and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Familiarity with building regulations and industry standards related to quality assurance.

• Experience in reviewing existing buildings and identifying quality issues.

• Capability to produce rental and capital value reports based on building assessments.

• Flexible and capable of adapting to changing project requirements.

• Background in conducting thorough inspections and audits to verify compliance.

• Proficiency in using surveying tools and equipment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve quality-related issues effectively.



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