Building Surveyor

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom 5 Star Recruitment Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join our team at 5 Star Recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical expert to oversee individual case loads, conduct site inspections, and provide expert evidence in court.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To manage a technical caseload within target deadlines, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of services.
  • To conduct site inspections and investigations, producing detailed specifications of works using the national schedule of rates and composite values.
  • To prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches, and drawings as necessary, providing technical support and advice to colleagues.
  • To assist the Senior Legal Repair Surveyor in developing policies and procedures for the team, working independently and managing a variable caseload.
  • To be proficient in the correct diagnosis of building failures, utilizing devices, aids, and instruments for assessments and diagnoses.
  • To undertake quality assurance checks on repairs ordered and paid for by the Legal Repairs team, taking responsibility for party wall awards and relevant documentation.
  • To possess a working knowledge of relevant building contracts and related documentation, administering contracts and supervising work in progress.
  • To communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, and external agencies, providing prompt and courteous responses to queries.
  • To establish and maintain good lines of communication with colleagues, monitor and report variances to agreed standards, and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements:

  • HND/C Building with demonstrable post-qualification experience or BSc Building with post-qualification experience.
  • Extensive and demonstrable Building surveying experience.
  • Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work and major repairs and planned maintenance contracts.
  • Ability to monitor budgets, prepare work programmes, and assist the Senior Legal Repairs Manager.
  • Ability to prepare Bills of Quantity, work programmes, estimates, value work in progress, and issue variations.
  • Ability to prepare and certify interim and final payments to contractors, administer contracts, and supervise work in progress.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, attend court/tribunals, and present evidence as an expert witness.
  • Ability to liaise and work effectively with colleagues within the organisation, utilize computer equipment effectively, and demonstrate a working knowledge of Legal legislation in relation to Housing disrepair.

Estimated Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About 5 Star Recruitment: We are a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled professionals in various industries. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and finding the perfect match for our clients and candidates.

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