About the Company
Since 1855, this organisation has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
their tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled them to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with their clients. These long-standing relationships are their most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – their universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
They employ the very best people. They are a place where people want to work, and their culture is both collaborative and business minded. They have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances their clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, They are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making them a hugely exciting place to work.
Company Values:
Approachable – They treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
Effective – They do what they say they will, they do it well and they are accountable
Ambitious – They are ambitious for their clients and for their firm
They look to recruit individuals who represent their core values, but who can also demonstrate the six competencies that are the foundation of their career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
Job Description
This organisation is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their growing Building Consultancy team in Bristol operating for a diverse range of clients including blue chip organisations, private clients, public sector and rural estates. As an ambitious and growing business, they are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can establish themselves and make a significant contribution to developing this business. Your key responsibilities will include generating fees through the management and development of existing and new clients, whilst contributing towards the achievement of key objectives for the wider team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled building surveying professional looking to take on a new challenge.
The post holder will assist in generating fees through the management and development of existing and new clients, to contribute towards the achievement of the financial and other objectives of the Building Consultancy Team. This opportunity will be focused on driving further growth and technical expertise within the office.
They offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme.
Main Tasks
Provide a full building surveying service to the external clients of this organisation and in house where required.
Provide support and advice to other members of the Architecture and Building Consultancy Department and assist with workload sharing where necessary.
Carry out Building Surveys of all types of commercial buildings and residential properties.
Preparation of Schedules of Dilapidations and subsequent negotiations with opposing clients and professional representatives.
Project management, Contract Administration and design for refurbishment, conversion and new build projects for commercial, rural and residential premises.
Prepare and issue feasibility studies working with other disciplines as necessary.
Undertake Principal Designer role for small projects where necessary to comply with CDM 2015 for in-house and external clients. Providing professional advice to clients and others as required.
Provide Party Wall etc Act 1996 service to Building and Adjoining owners.
Preparation of Schedules of Condition and subsequent negotiations with opposing client’s professional representatives.
Prepare and advise clients on Preventative Planned Maintenance and strategies for implementing the same.
Investigating and advising client on specific building problems / defects.
Development Monitoring on behalf of a Landlord, Tenant or for bank lending purposes.
Reinstatement Cost Assessment advice for a broad range of property types in locations across the UK.
Undertaking DDA access audits.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional relevant duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team.
Requirements
You will be a chartered building surveyor with extensive industry experience. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to seek and build relationships with new and existing clients. You will also have excellent time management skills, sound technical competence and good working knowledge of all relevant legislation. You’ll also have a clean driving license.