Building Surveying

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Ridge & Partners LLP Full time

This role can be based in our London, Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol offices

Due to the success of the current team we are looking to expand by recruiting an experienced Building Surveyor or Architect with a proven track record of practical experience in construction, and in particular defects analysis. 

This is an opportunity for someone wishing to work as part of a specialist team on a range of highly technical projects. Previous experience as an Expert Witness is preferred but training will be given to the right candidate.  Please note, that due to the nature of this role, the prerequisite for applying to this opportunity is that you have achieved a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience working in a similar role. As part of the recruitment process, the relevant experience you have gained will be covered during your interview discussions.

Who are we?

Ridge Expert Witness Advisory Services (EWAS) is an established specialist team of construction experts providing support to solicitors in respect of property litigation.  The team includes Building Surveying and Architectural experts, as well as Fire, Structural, and Services experts. 

Role and Responsibilities

This role will include:

  • Defects inspections and expert report writing (training will be given in respect of the later even if you are an established expert)
  • Desktop reviews of information
  • Attending expert meetings and writing joint statements
  • Provision of oral and written evidence in Court or other tribunals, including cross examination

 Wider details of the role will be discussed in depth during interview. 

Experience and Skills Required

To be considered for this role you will have gave gained extensive experience in your career of working in a related role which will be discussed / evidenced during the interview process.

You will possess / be:

  • Chartered Building Surveyor, Builder, or Architect with a strong technical background in the practical aspects of construction
  • Focused, confident, decision maker, but one who recognises when they have insufficient information to reach a conclusion
  • Have a sound knowledge of past/current industry standards, regulations, and guidance and who recognises the limit of their knowledge
  • A problem solver able to assimilate large amounts of technical information and identify its relevance
  • Ability to communicate complex technical matters to the non-technical in both written and oral forms
  • Strong interpersonal skills and willing to take instruction and training from the established team.
  • Flexible working attitude with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Flexible to travel regionally for site visits, etc

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