Chartered Building Surveyor

Company Info

Our clients is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, experienced in all types of property but specialising in surveying services for residential block management. They assist landlords, agents and homeowners throughout the life cycle of a property, advising on all aspects of construction, maintenance and repair.

They pride ourselves not only on their knowledge of property defects and building regulations but on our deep understanding of the local area, aware of the challenges posed by the coastal environment and conservation areas.

Job Purpose/Summary

Due to the forthcoming retirement of a senior colleague, they are looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor (with 2+ years’ post- qualification experience – ideally to include Home Surveys, Dilapidations (including the negotiation stage) and Party Wall Work) to become an integral part of the team. 

Working predominantly in the Brighton and Hove area, however routinely travelling in the direction of Worthing, Eastbourne and inland Sussex. Occasionally extending further afield to include London and the Home Counties.

Reporting to the senior management team, you will directly influence colleague engagement and fulfilment and thereby increase productivity and client satisfaction, which are at the heart of our client’s ethos. 

The role offers an opportunity for the right candidate to further develop our clients business and progress within the company.

Employment Details

• Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm although circumstances may require some additional out-of-hours work 
• 25 Days annual leave, flexible and hybrid working, company pension, employee recognition/reward scheme, team building events, cycle to work scheme, community activities and a company commitment to sustainable business practices.  
• Support with training / CPD and career development.  
• Company car and Share/Bonus scheme also in place  

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Surveyor – MRICS or FRICS.  

Experience:

• Experience in CAD drawings preferable.
• Design capability.
• Practise in local authority applications and approval, including to Heritage properties.
• Experience in acting as the building owner’s and adjoining owner’s surveyor in regards to party wall matters is essential.
• Able to undertake preparation of specifications and contract administration work and to act as the principal designer under CDM 2015 regulations.
• Able to undertake defect investigation reports.
• Able to undertake and assist with insurance reinstatement cost assessments is preferable, but not essential.
• Experience of mentoring, or acting as counsellor, for APC students is preferable, but not essential. 
• A good team player – willingness to share knowledge and support other colleagues as required.  Working with other companies, and engaging with other colleagues, within the company.  

Attitude:

• Accountable – take personal responsibility for successfully resolving matters.
• Thorough – pay attention to detail.
• Commitment – take pride in your own work and care about your own and your team’s performance.  
• Mature – take a calm, measured, common-sense approach to situations.  
• Positive – project an optimistic, motivated attitude to ensure the ongoing growth of the Department.