Chartered Building Surveyor- Sidcup

Job Overview

Exciting opportunity for a experienced Building Surveyor to join an established independent consultancy in Sidcup.

We are a multi-disciplined practice specialising in educational, commercial, public sector and private housing projects serving London and the South-East.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Building Surveyor to join our successful Consultancy. A driven professional ready to hit the ground running, with strong industry knowledge and demonstrable experience managing building projects from inception to completion.

An excellent opportunity to utilise expertise in building surveying, providing professional services across a diverse range of projects. The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering high-quality assessments, reports, and consultancy advice to clients. A strong emphasis is placed on analysis skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of building surveying.

You will be encouraged to contribute to business development initiatives and take full ownership of project delivery across a diverse client portfolio.

We are seeking a proactive team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude, strong commercial awareness and ambition to contribute meaningfully to a growing practice.

Applicant Requirements:

• Degree in Building Surveying accredited by RICS with Chartered status (MRICS/FRICS) or minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Sound technical knowledge with significant building surveying experience.
• Well-developed expertise in surveys, repairs and maintenance.
• Client management experience and commercial awareness with a clear understanding of expectations, profitability and business development.
• Sound knowledge of drafting technical documentation.
• Experience in Contract Administration.
• Experience and understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, Party Wall Matters and Building Regulation legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with a commercially astute mindset and commitment to delivery.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Ideally experienced in the education, local government and healthcare sectors.

Duties Include:

• Working across multiple projects providing a full range of building surveying services.
• Use and application of JCT Standard Forms of Building Contract.
• Undertaking surveys, inspections and schedules, providing professional services and managing schemes.
• Ensuring projects and professional appointments are delivered on budget and on schedule.
• Acting as Contract Administrator, including preparing tender documentation, advising on contractor and designer appointments and procurement routes.
• Assessing the condition of existing buildings, identifying and analysing defects and proposing remedial solutions.
• Advising building maintenance management and supervision.
• Undertaking feasibility studies.
• Advising on the Health and Safety matters relating to buildings.
• Managing Party Wall procedures.
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all efficient financial control and successful project delivery.
• Delivering accurate and timely work outputs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Representing the company professionally in meetings, negotiations and client relationship management.
• Working closely with and supporting the Directors, support business development initiatives and help drive the continued growth of the practice.

What We Are Offering:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing CPD support, career development and RICS membership fees
• Equity possibilities for the right candidate
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base

If you are a motivated Building Surveyor seeking autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to a progressive and expanding practice, we would welcome your application

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Recruitment decisions are based on merit, skills and experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sidcup DA14 5HF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with relevant experience as required

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• relevant industry : 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person