Building Defect Surveyor and Remedial Designer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Guildford, United Kingdom SOCOTEC UK Limited Full time

Building Defect Surveyor & Remedial Designer

Due to the growth of SOCOTEC UK, we have recently acquired a new addition to our company, Hutton + Rostron. This exciting step forward means we are expanding our teams further and we will have more colleagues to wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. We want someone who can contribute to this success.

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable and proactive Building Defect Surveyor and Remedial Designer to join our team. You will be exposed to several unique projects throughout the UK, working with heritage organisations through to commercial property managers.

Your work will include the investigation of and research into building failures of all sorts but will mainly consist of carrying out site investigations and producing reports on building failures, involving moisture penetration and material performance and decay.

This person will be required to drive to client sites, and so a full driving licence, valid in the UK is necessary. This may be supported with the benefits of company cars or a car allowance, dependent upon the individual and site where you are employed.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

  • Carrying out building investigations and analysis utilising a range of techniques
  • Preparing reports with the necessary background research and remedial recommendations, illustrated with photographs, sketch details and CAD plans
  • Providing high quality, professional and timely advice to clients relating to building defects, material condition and performance
  • Attending meetings with clients, their design teams and consultants
  • Following established company procedures and protocols and assisting in the development of new systems to ensure that the companys quality standards are maintained and enhanced
  • Undertaking personal training and development, as discussed with Directors
  • Ensuring confidentiality at all times in all matters relating to any work or communication with the company and clients
  • Provide technical support to the wider SOCOTEC community and become a champion of Building Pathology within the Group

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Varied UK construction experience and proven knowledge of design, procurement, site operations and management processes
  • Have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in a field relevant to the construction industry and built environment
  • Have achieved or be working towards Chartered Membership of the RIBA, RICS or other professional institutions
  • A professional, organised and thorough approach to work with demonstrates an attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative in identifying and undertaking work that needs to be carried out
  • Comfortable working within a team or independently
  • High standards of written and spoken English

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think youve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.




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