Senior Suveyor

Senior Suveyor

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Senior Surveyor to join our Bristol office, working on projects across the South West of England.

Our sectors of operation include residential, commercial, arts and leisure, education and healthcare - with residential developments being our primary area of operation.

You will be joining a company led at the very top level by Chartered Surveyors, meaning professional development, knowledge sharing and best practice are at the very core of how we deliver our services. You will be provided with opportunities for leadership and progression as you advance your surveying career with us.

We are looking for an individual who has the initiative to hit the ground running. The work pace is fast and understanding our objective to be 'the consultant of choice' is key to how we deliver an exceptional service.

**REQUIREMENTS**

The right individual will have:

- 3-5 years' experience in delivering the Employer's Agent role (Desirable)
- A quantity surveying, building surveying or project management background
- Confidence at client meetings
- Strong ambitions to develop their technical skills
- A team player approach and ability to work closely with clients and colleagues
- Commitment to the RICS and completing the APC, if not already achieved
- Good communication and workload management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- A methodical approach to tasks
- Experience in JCT contracts and Development Agreements (Desirable)
- Strong technical knowledge of construction
- A cost estimating background (Desirable)
- A full, clean driving licence (Desirable)

**JOB SUMMARY**

No two days will be the same for our Senior Surveyors, but your general responsibilities will include:

- Providing Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services across a variety of projects from inception to completion
- Providing pre-contract services, including chairing design team meetings and managing the pre-construction phase
- Preparing, regulating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
- Experience in various forms of procurement and contracts to be able to advise clients
- Undertaking risk assessments
- Assessing value for money
- Administering JCT construction contracts and development agreements, including chairing meetings
- Valuing work completed on-site and certifying payments
- Assessing cost variations
- Preparing cost reports and cash flows
- Preparing and agreeing final accounts
- Assessing and agreeing extension of time and loss and expense claims
- Mentoring our Assistant Surveyors in delivering our scope of services and achieving their own professional career goals

You will be joining a highly experienced and friendly team based out of our Bristol office, established in 2021. Since opening, the office has gone from strength to strength, and our confirmed pipeline is steadily growing. In joining this office, you will be given the opportunity to help bolster our South West presence and really have a say in the direction of the company. You will have the potential to grow, as we offer strong training schemes with hopes to get the right individual fully qualified in their field. This will be part of a long-term development plan, tailored to your personal training needs and career aspirations. Opportunities for development and role diversification are regularly reviewed on a bi-annual basis to ensure your career goals are on track, and we place a strong emphasis on “growing our own talent” - so opportunities for progression are bountiful.

We offer a competitive salary, with great benefits including a pension scheme, relevant professional membership fees paid, personal development, and CPD training courses. Additional benefits, as you progress your career with Rund, include private healthcare and death-in-service benefit.

Our Bristol office is located in a serviced office in Castle Park - an iconic building in the city which used to be a chocolate factory In close proximity to Old City, Cabot Circus shopping centre, and the waterfront, the office is easy to reach by bus, bike, or train. The rejuvenated site now includes designer workspaces where facilities on offer are second to none - including co-working and break-out areas, a cycle hub, and an in-house barista. Our Bristol office also boasts a regular social calendar, with recent team socials including bowling and an evening at the Christmas market.

**HOURS**
- 37.5 hours per week (flexible)**LOCATION**
- Bristol**HOLIDAY**
- Generous holiday, with additional privilege days over Christmas / New Year**PENSION**
- Excellent contributory pension**OTHER BENEFITS**
- Wellbeing Support, Training & Development Opportunities, Away Days, Socials, Life Assurance, Additional Leave at Christmas and more.