Building Consultancy Surveyor

  • UCA Consulting ltd
  • Bristol, UK
  • Dec 13, 2021
Permanent Building Surveyor/Senior/Associate

Job Description

Company Info
Our clients are one of the UK’s top 25 property consultancies, working with clients locally, regionally
and nationally, adding value at every stage of the property life cycle.
With a focus on client’s trust, they developed a way of working that includes high-level partner
involvement, multi-disciplinary team approach. Their proactive collaboration, diverse networks and
relationships along with their discipline, sector and geographical expertise attracts client’s right across
the spectrum. From institutional investors and government agencies through to planning authorities
and developers. Businesses large and small depend on their broad range of property and planning
expertise to inform their property decisions.
Their team of experienced professionals, network of offices and strategic alliances ensure in-depth
market knowledge and a truly national perspective that their customers rely upon. They provide
strategic insights and add real value into new planning, development and investment opportunities, to
manage nationwide portfolios and to advise start-up businesses taking their very first commercial
space.
Job Purpose
To act as a Surveyor within the Building Consultancy Department based at our clients Head Office in
Bristol. Undertaking all aspects of commercial Building Consultancy the role will involve new build and
refurbishment projects, advice at lease expiry in respect of dilapidations, preparation of schedules of
condition and undertaking building surveys etc. prior to lease commencement or purchase throughout
the South West and South Wales and the surrounding area, with a requirement to travel nationally on
occasions.
Employment Details
 Full time, permanent role
 Normal working hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday with an hour for
lunch each day normally 1 pm – 2 pm.
 There is the opportunity to vary start and finish times by half an hour at the beginning and end
of the day, the full details of which will be provided on the commencement of employment
Position summary
Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:
 Provide advice on all aspects of Building Consultancy, as required
 Prepare specifications of repair and refurbishment and coordinate and manage works on site
 Provide Project Management advice and services

 Prepare and/or Negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations
 Undertake survey work including Pre acquisition, Exit and Maintenance Surveys
 Provide and negotiate fee proposals
 Take responsibility for the delivery of work in a timely manner
 Maintain and develop existing client contacts whilst generating growth
 Attend networking events
 Maintain and grow existing client relationships, both internal and external
 Identify opportunities for further business development
 Work with other internal departments to enhance revenue streams
Candidate Requirements:
We are looking for someone who:
 Excellent Client Care and Service Delivery
 Strong report writing skills
 IT literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum
 A highly motivated commercial approach, astute and market aware
 Strong organisation, prioritisation, time management and attention to detail skills
 Good communication and inter-personal skills
 Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative
 Adaptable and proactive
 Receptive to change
 Ability to work independently and under pressure
 Good team player
 Flexible approach
 Fully conversant with AutoCAD and NBS
 Full driving licence