Adair

2 job(s) at Adair

Adair City, London
05/01/2026
Full time
Location: London, WC2E 9JD Package: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus, private healthcare, pension, benefits WHO WE ARE Adair is an independent multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with an excellent track record in both the public and private sectors. We specialise in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Project Management, Project Monitoring and Dispute Resolution in the UK and internationally. We provide flexible, high-quality services and solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Our success has been built on providing an exceptional client service for a range of private individuals, banks, private equity funds, solicitors and trusts. WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR A fantastic position has arisen for a Senior Building Surveyor to join a fast-growing Building Surveying team based in our London office (Covent Garden). This position provides the right candidate with exciting future career progression to Director positions. The role provides the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Building Surveying to further grow the team and its client base. Candidates will also be expected to support and nurture junior members of the team, through their APCs and on a path to being an accomplished surveyor. This opportunity involves undertaking a broad range of surveying duties for various private and Local Authority clients across a wide variety of sectors.We primarily undertake work on prime and super prime residential properties, office buildings, theatres, shopping centres predominantly in London and the Southeast. The candidate will be expected to drive the projects forward in a proactive manner, be a team player, focused on excellence in service delivery and communications with clients and contractors alike, be extremely organised, personable and have a keen attention to detail. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, Bank Monitoring Surveyors and Expert Witnesses specialising in quantum and technical matters. Day-to-day Responsibilities to include but not restricted to the following: Generate new business relationships. Develop and service existing clients. Preparing fee proposals. Being a major fee earner in the growing team. Undertake a broad range of surveying services to include but not limited to: Measured and building surveys (residential and commercial). Party Wall services. Writing specifications and prepare tender and contract documentation. Provide Contract Administrator services. Dilapidation services. Undertaking defect analysis surveys and preparing reports. Preparing Licences to Alter, monitoring work and signing off. Assist with Expert Witness matters to include site inspections and preparation of CPR35 reports. WHAT YOU LL NEED To have an RICS accredited Degree in Building Surveying. To be a full member of the RICS (MRICS). Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, Clients and members of the public. Good IT skills and a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office. CAD/BIM Experience beneficial. Have a keen eye for detail and strive to provide a quality service. WHAT WE OFFER £75,000 - £85,000 Depends on level of education and experience. Benefits include pension, private health care, life insurance and critical illness cover. OFFICE LOCATION Adair Ltd 67-68 Long Acre London WC2E 9JD REF: JE-ADAIR007
Adair City, London
05/01/2026
Full time
Location: London, WC2E 9JD Package: £75,000 - £95,000 bonus, pension, private healthcare + benefits WHO WE ARE Adair is an independent multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with an excellent track record in both the public and private sectors. We specialise in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Project Management, Project Monitoring and Dispute Resolution in the UK and internationally. We provide flexible, high-quality services and solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Our success has been built on providing an exceptional client service for a range of private individuals, banks, private equity funds, solicitors and trusts. WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR An exciting position has arisen for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with experience and/or qualifications in Dispute Resolution to join our fast-growing team based in our Covent Garden office. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work as an Expert Witnesses specialising in quantum and technical matters. Quality Constructively challenge, when necessary, the Client s views or expectations and provide meaningful alternatives. Sustain a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment completing tasks at agreed key stages and milestone deadlines. Deliver a high quality of service and products by utilising Adair policy and procedures. Managing time, planning, and organising to ensure excellence. Continuously improve and develop best in class Adair products. Report regularly to the Director on deliverable performance of services you are directly responsible for. Draft part 35 reports for Lead Experts and assist in the preparation Quantum schedules. Finance Report regularly to the Director on financial performance of services you are directly responsible for. Monitor performance against fee income and takes corrective action where necessary. Identify and consider the cost and business benefit of a project. Support Directors in meeting financial targets. People Command respect from colleagues and seen as a role model. Routinely mentor, develop and coach others. Evaluate team performance and take appropriate action. Invest in the development and retention of the team. Consistently demonstrate sound management practices. Insist on and demonstrate one firm culture and behaviour. Business development Identify and establish new relationships and opportunities. Understand the importance and play a key role in maintaining and developing existing client and consultant relationships to facilitate new work. Assist Directors in tendering for service, incl. attending interviews. Always represent and promote Adair positively. Lead the production of marketing collateral for all their projects. Assist Directors in the production of other marketing collateral WHAT YOU LL NEED To have an RICS accredited Degree. MSc in Construction and Dispute Resolution (Preferable). Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, Clients and members of the public. Good IT skills and a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Have a keen eye for detail and strive to provide a quality service. WHAT WE OFFER - £75,000 - £95,000 - Competitive salary dependent on level of education and experience. - Benefits include but are not limited to: - Pension - Private Healthcare - Life Insurance - Critical illness cover - 25 days Annual Leave increasing with service. - Enhanced Parental Leave - Electric Car Scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme OFFICE LOCATION Adair Ltd, 67-68 Long Acre, London. WC2E 9JD REF: JE-ADAIR006