Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established property and construction consultancy with a growing Building Surveying team and a strong portfolio of work. Currently looking to appoint an ambitious Building Surveyor to join their Manchester team. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced surveyors and senior colleagues, gain valuable exposure to a varied client portfolio and develop towards Chartered status within a supportive professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor with 1+ years' experience who is looking to progress their career, broaden their technical experience and work towards becoming RICS Chartered.

The Role

As a Building Surveyor,

you will be involved across a broad range of professional building surveying instructions, working directly with clients and senior colleagues to deliver high-quality technical and commercial advice.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience across condition surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations, party wall matters and feasibility studies, alongside the preparation of specifications, tender documentation and contract administration.

The role provides genuine client exposure from an early stage, with responsibility for developing client briefs, coordinating with stakeholders and supporting projects through to successful completion.

Working within an established and growing team,

you will be given the support and development required to progress towards RICS Chartership, while taking on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering a broad range of professional building surveying services

Undertaking condition surveys and building inspections

Investigating defects and providing clear technical recommendations

Preparing dilapidations reports and schedules

Supporting party wall matters and related instructions

Assisting with feasibility studies and pre-project advice

Developing detailed client briefs in conjunction with stakeholders and senior colleagues

Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation

Supporting the design and development of refurbishment projects

Administering building contracts, primarily JCT

Monitoring project progress, quality and costs

Acting as a key point of contact for clients

Building strong and lasting client relationships

Liaising with contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders

Managing multiple instructions and deadlines effectively

Working closely with senior colleagues to deliver successful project outcomes

Developing your technical and professional experience towards RICS Chartership

The Ideal Candidate

Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a relevant discipline

At least 1 years' experience within a Building Surveying role

Working towards RICS Chartership or committed to commencing the APC process

Experience within a consultancy environment preferred

Strong understanding of building surveying principles and practices

Experience with condition surveys, defects and professional reporting

Exposure to dilapidations, party wall matters or feasibility studies advantageous

Understanding of JCT building contracts desirable

Strong client-facing and communication skills

Commercially aware with the ability to manage client expectations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Package

Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio

Broad professional building surveying experience

Early client and project exposure

Opportunity to work alongside experienced senior surveyors

Clear long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment

Opportunity to develop towards senior and leadership positions

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with Noah Barrago.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted