Building Surveyor

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Richard Jackson Limited Full time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Building Consultancy team. Due to increasing workloads we are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our team in Colchester. The ideal candidate will ideally have some experience in quantity surveying.


Detailed day to day duties:

  • Day to day administration of major construction projects and/or multi-site projects
  • Assist in establishing a client’s requirements/brief and undertake feasibility studies
  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities where required
  • Undertake cost analyses’
  • Perform risk assessments, value management processes and cost control procedures;
  • Advise on a procurement strategy
  • Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
  • Prepare and analyse costings for tenders
  • Allocate work to sub consultants
  • Provide advice on contractual claims
  • Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
  • Value completed work and arrange payments
  • Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
  • Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
  • UK wide travel may be required


General:

  • At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the Company
  • At all times work within all Company procedures and protocols
  • Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Company


Person Specification


Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications:

  • Membership of the RICS or CABE preferred
  • Experience in a Quantity Surveying background at a senior level is desirable
  • Project Management / Employer’s Agent experience
  • In depth knowledge of the construction industry
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline
  • Budgeting experience
  • Excellent maths skills
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Negotiation and leadership skills


Personal attributes and skills required to perform in the job effectively


Ability to:

  • Contribute to improving project profitability by challenging existing working practices
  • Ensure Quantity Surveying and Project Management services are produced professionally, on time and within the available fee
  • Seek out continuous improvement in quantity surveying and project management procedures
  • Identify and resolve capacity issues with project leaders/team leaders
  • Provide effective programme information management support for the Senior management
  • Ensure ISO 9001 processes are being followed and checklists and audits are kept up to date.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness
  • Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Work methodically and accurately
  • Work well on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines
  • Remain calm when under pressure
  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Think outside the box


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