Building Surveyor
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join our Building Surveying team in the South West at either newly chartered (MRICS) or Associate level (3+ years post qualification).
Role Overview
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join our Building Surveying team in the South West at either newly chartered (MRICS) or Associate level (3+ years post qualification). The position will ideally be based in our Exeter Office, but with the opportunity of flexible working across our South West offices.
The successful candidate will be joining our national Architecture and Building Surveying Team, servicing our established existing client base, as well as developing new clients and relationships both internally and externally. Our work focuses on traditional and historic built assets, predominantly within the rural sector and the great estates of the South West; the successful candidate should have a keen interest in historic buildings and local vernacular.
Key Responsibilities
• Conservation and heritage consultancy
• Building Surveys and reports (Condition Surveys, Pre Acquisition Surveys, Photographic Schedules etc.)
• Preparation of feasibility assessments and proposals for adaptive reuse & diversification
• Project management and contract administration
• Preparing scheme designs and specifications of work
• Advising on current regulations and standards relating to building construction and energy efficiency
• Advising on construction design and management regulations
• Preparing schedules of dilapidations.
Key Skills
• Member of the RICS under the Building Surveying Pathway
• Knowledge of traditional construction, working with historic and listed buildings
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Strong written communication and report writing skills with good attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Use of CAD (Revit, AutoCAD or similar)
• The ability and desire to develop client relationships and further business
• Good understanding of Health and Safety and CDM 2015 regulations
• Self-motivated and ambitious and able to work as part of a team
• Full driving licence and own vehicle
Team Overview
The team comprises of 1 Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Associate, 2 Technicians and administrative support across Exeter, Taunton and Truro. This role is based in the multi-disciplinary Exeter office of 35+ staff. Our workbook is based on building strong, long term internal relationships with our colleagues and managed estates and our reputation in the South West for our heritage expertise.
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- Business area
- Rural & Projects
- Role
- Rural Building Surveying
- Locations
- Exeter
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Full time
- Remote Status
- This role is office based
- Salary
- Competitive
Exeter
Our offer
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Holiday
We understand the importance of a work life balance and offer you a generous holiday entitlement, which increases throughout your career as you progress through our job levels or reach service milestones.
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Health
Your wellbeing and that of your family is as important to us as it is to you. We offer Virtual Gp, Digital Health, Private Medical Scheme and mental health support amongst other benefits.
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Lifestyle
We promote a healthy work life balance, supported by our approach to flexible working and our wide variety of health, wellbeing and social programmes.
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Our Offer
Read more about our benefits and culture in our offer overview below
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We listen: Tell us your goals and aspirations and we’ll provide the support you need to achieve them. We appreciate the individual value of every team member and create an environment where you can reach your full potential.
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Building Surveyor
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join our Building Surveying team in the South West at either newly chartered (MRICS) or Associate level (3+ years post qualification).
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