Senior Building Surveyor

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Construction Professionals Recruitment Full time

Senior Building Surveyor - Job Description



Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning


  • Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or construction related field.
  • Relevant professional qualifications and memberships (e.g., RICS).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and Fire Safety legislation in England.
  • Building pathology experience is essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise reports.


Main Duties and Responsibilities


Building Inspections

  • Conduct detailed inspections of high rise, educational or healthcare buildings, emphasising the identification and documentation of defects and structural issues. Support more junior resource where applicable.
  • Leverage building pathology expertise to identify apparent and potential defects in residential properties.


Defect Analysis and Remedial Solutions


  • Articulate and explain various types of defects found in a variety of buildings, providing comprehensive reports with clear insights and recommended remedial solutions.


Communication and Client Interaction


  • Professionally engage with clients, demonstrating clear and articulate communication when explaining complex defects and proposed solutions.
  • Manage relationships with clients, addressing enquiries and ensuring their understanding and satisfaction with the inspection and reporting process.


Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration


  • Assist with/organising all pre-contract investigations, scoping surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues.
  • Assist in production of the Project Execution Plan.
  • Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties.
  • Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client.
  • Resident liaison.
  • Assist to prepare detailed specification of works, performance specification and where applicable building regulations and contract drawings.
  • Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts.
  • Tendering (single & 2-stage PCSA) including procurement analysis and reporting.
  • Prepare and issue Contract documents.
  • Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued.
  • Use of NBS specification writing.
  • Production of progress reports to clients.


Post Contract Procedures and Administration


  • Attend and minute site meetings; immediate issue to all relevant parties.
  • Regular site inspections; reporting of same.
  • Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices.
  • Assess contractor payment applications and advise client on cash-flow forecast.
  • Coordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients.
  • Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements.
  • Support junior members of the team.


Contract Administration / Project Management


  • Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works mainly for high rise buildings.
  • Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team.


Driving and Mobility


  • Possess a valid UK driving Licence as the role may involve frequent travel to various sites for inspections.


Technical Competence and Building Pathology


  • Assess the quality and cause/effect of building defects, particularly in the context of domestic structures.
  • Utilise knowledge of building pathology to enhance the depth of defect analysis.
  • Familiarity with hospitals and schools in terms of building inspections would be advantageous.



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