Junior/graduate/ Assistant Building Surveyor

**Job Title**: Junior/Graduate/ Assistant Building Surveyor - Stock Condition

**Reports to**: Director of Surveying

**Responsible for**: None

**Location**: Northwest, Northeast, Midlands, National

**Hours**: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm, or as demanded by specific projects.

**DESCRIPTION**

Rand Associates are a Building and Quantity Surveying organisation operating across the UK, and have a Head Office in Reigate, Surrey. We are a Chartered Building Consultancy who work primarily with the social housing sector and always aim to deliver a high-quality product within given timescales.

The Junior Building Surveyor will report into the Building Surveying Department at our Wirral office (remotely where applicable) and would initially be expected to conduct stock condition surveys. Dependent on your geographical location you maybe working remotely within your local catchment area. It is envisaged that the role would progress to include completing energy performance certificates, asbestos surveys, fire risk assessments and Disability Discrimination Act audits amongst other duties.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**FUNCTIONAL**

1. To work with Rand Associates building surveying department to deliver a high-quality performance within scheduled timescales.
2. To assist other staff within the Building Surveying Department or wider organisation as required.
3. To conduct site visits as required across the UK, primarily to help gather information on the condition of clients’ properties.
4. To use 3rd party industry-specific software, in particular the use of Keystone Asset Management software, or other systems as required by individual clients.
5. To use Microsoft Office software, such as Word and Excel to fulfil the commitments of the role.
6. To undergo training to satisfy the requirements of the role, including attendance at staff development days, and external training courses.
7. To be adaptable and flexible, assisting other departments within Rand Associates when required.
9. To follow Rand Associates’ Codes of Conduct.

**CORPORATE**

1. To be an ambassador for Rand Associates.
2. To present a positive image of Rand Associates to clients and other parties.
3. To build on Rand Associates ethos of a customer care-based approach.

**REQUIREMENTS**

1. A qualification at BSc level or above in Building Surveying or related discipline (either achieved or being worked towards).
2. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
3. The successful applicant will be analytical, be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team
4. Driving Licence is **ESSENTIAL**
5. Although you may be based local to your home address we do work nationally so the willingness for regular travel and overnight stays is **ESSENTIAL**

**KEY RELATIONSHIPS**
- Director of Surveying
- All staff within Building Surveying Department
- Administrative staff at Rand Associates
- External stakeholders

**BENEFITS**

**- **Starting Salary £20k (negotiable on experience).
- Car Allowance £3600 per annum. Overall package £23600 per annum.
- Overnight payments and expenses.
- Potential for a Company Car (After a successful qualifying period).
- Opportunities to Earn Bonus Pay.
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. Plus an additional day to be taken on your birthday.
- Flexible Working Opportunities.
- Varied Workload.
- Tailored Training Programmes.
- Opportunities to Gain Industry Professional Membership Status (on own initiative).
- Regular Team Building and Social Events.
- Small, Friendly Firm.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,600.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday