Senior Building Surveyor

at  Calfordseaden

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Degree in a related subject
• MRICS or similar or significant progress towards the qualification
• Must have full UK driving licence and access to transport

KNOWLEDGE

• An understanding of building construction and property law, e.g. Party Wall (etc) Act 1996
• An understanding of construction risks, costs and economics
• Experience of Pre-contract matters and the ability to take a project through its lifecycle
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract including the JCT suite
• Experience of Retrofit and Fire Safety remediation would also be beneficial

SKILLS

• A full and detailed working knowledge of the most widely used forms of building contract
• Ability to produce good quality written reports
• Good numerical skills
• Good communication and people skills
• Mentoring skills to help develop more junior staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook

IMMIGRATION, ASYLUM AND NATIONALITY ACT 2006: LIST OF DOCUMENTS

The Practice is required under this Act to ensure that all Employees have the right to work in the UK and the right to do the work offered.
At interview all potential Employees must provide one of the original documents set out in List A or two of the original documents in the combinations given in List B (Please see Supporting Document 1). It is not necessary to produce documents from both lists.
Photocopies of documents provided will be retained on the successful applicant’s file.
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
Under General Data Protection Act 2018 all employees are responsible for records held, created or used as part of their work for calfordseaden, whether paper-based or electronic, which also includes emails. Records should be managed and stored appropriately and should in all cases comply with the requirements of the ACT.
The appointment is subject to proof of the attainment of any qualifications deemed essential to the post and used as a basis for shortlisting and selection. Failure to provide evidence of the required qualifications will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn

• Leading and managing a variety of building surveying projects, ensuring they’re delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients, providing professional advice and identifying new business opportunities
• Provide expert advice and guidance on building surveys, condition reports, party wall matters, defects and other related areas
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports, specifications, schedules, drawings and other related contract documentation
• Undertake reviews of sites to identify and manage potential risks, ensuring that health and safety, legal and environmental considerations are taken into account
• Share knowledge with and mentor junior members of the tea