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My client is a long established specialist sub contractor to the wider construction undustry and is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to further augment its surveying division. As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will lead the delivery of building surveying services with a specialism in fire safety and building safety compliance,. You ll manage and mentor a growing team of built environment surveyors while working collaboratively with global fire engineers, façade/structural, and MEP engineers to ensure robust, compliant, and coordinated design and delivery. This role includes close engagement with public and private sector clients, legal professionals, and internal teams to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and support the maintenance of the Golden Thread of building information. Key Responsibilities Lead and undertake complex building surveys, fire safety reviews, and compliance assessments across a range of sectors and building types. Manage, mentor, and support a team of building surveyors, ensuring high technical standards, CPD development, and performance. Advise on the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and relevant statutory duties for Accountable and Principal Accountable Persons. Support clients in fulfilling building regulation obligations, including data management, record keeping, and lifecycle building management. Engage with construction lawyers on technical disputes, reports, and expert witness-style reviews related to contractual disputes, Defective Premises Act claims and limitation periods. Have a good understanding of modern methods of construction. Collaborate with fire engineers, structural engineers, and MEP teams to provide integrated and coordinated solutions. Oversee project quality, budgets, timelines, and reporting ensuring regulatory alignment and client satisfaction. Actively contribute to business development, including fee proposals and tender submissions. Requirements Degree in Building Surveying (HNC/HND minimum or RICS-accredited degree/postgrad conversion) Member or Chartered status with RICS (MRICS) or CIOB (MCIOB) or equivalent In-depth understanding of Building Regulations (especially Part B) Part G, L & O, Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and Golden Thread requirements An understanding of fire safety design and regulatory compliance on new and existing buildings Knowledge of Defective Premises Act, including recent changes to limitation periods would be an advantage. Experience mentoring junior surveyors and leading multidisciplinary delivery teams Excellent communication and reporting skills, with client-facing confidence Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts, and public sector procurement processes Strong collaboration skills, particularly with engineers and legal teams Full UK driving licence

In House Solicitor / Legal Counsel Up to 105,000 Contractor - Curtain Walling & Envelope facades London Our client is one of the leading building envelope specialists in the UK, a worldwide leading contractor in the engineering, project management, manufacturing and installation of architectural envelopes and interior systems. They are looking to strengthen their Operations team with the appointment of a Construction Law specialist to join the Legal team, A qualified Solicitor with 1 or 2 years PQE experience. With an extensive portfolio of works including commercial and residential projects with typical contracts varying from 10 through to 50 million, they seek a key member of the operations team, a Solicitor or in-house Legal Counsel. This position requires excellent communication skills although the main focus will be pre-contract reviewing legal contracts. The ideal Legal Counsel will have gained in the region of 5 years + PQ experience working in a suitable construction company and ideally possess c 10 years legal experience as a minimum and exceptional organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. An individual qualified as a solicitor in England or Wales or equivalent. Must have construction and contractor experience. This demanding position requires someone who possesses excellent communication skills who can hit the ground running. Applications would be welcomed from both qualified solicitors and construction professionals who have specialised in construction law. Required Attributes and Experience To succeed, you will need to possess substantial construction experience coupled with a sharp commercial acumen and relish working closely at the forefront of the business, to carry out all contractual and legal work as required in relation to the preparation, review, tendering, negotiation and agreement of contracts with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and third parties. Also: Provide legal and contractual advice and support to project managers, members of their teams, and officers within the Group Assist the Risk and Legal Department Manager and Group Risk Management and Legal Department to procure, administer and review all insurance covers relevant to the Group in the UK Procure, liaise with and supervise external lawyers and contract and claims consultants Negotiate contracts with lawyers and commercial executives from other parties, Have a good working knowledge (including relevant qualifications) of contract law and/or construction law Have good experience in negotiating contracts within the construction industry, including at design and build sub-contractor level Be a good team player but also able to work independently on contracts The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

A respected consultancy well-regarded for dispute resolution services is currently investing in its Expert witness practice. They currently seek an Expert of exceptional pedigree within Delay Analysis, to help lead a team of analysts and assistants. The company will take a patient and collaborative approach to supporting the successful candidate to integrate their expertise and empower them to, in their time, develop their own team. The company is well-known for its supportive and quality first approach to developing its business, and we welcome applications from both high-ranking and emerging expert witnesses. The role would suit someone who feels they would enjoy working in a strong and evolving expert business, with a genuine people-focused culture working at the forefront of industry. Responsibilities Providing Expert Witness testimony and support to a broad client base in the construction and engineering sectors. Working on behalf of tier 1 law firms, Insurers and other clients on high value £multi-million disputes, investigations and arbitrations. Becoming a key member of the London leadership team Business development and helping to promote the business domestically Assisting with the development and management of new/existing staff. Requirements Degree / professionally qualified, ideally with additional qualifications in construction law. Someone used to working closely with construction lawyers, contractors, and investors on high-stakes commissions Someone who has been cross-examined ideally in arbitration An articulate communicator, exceptional written English language skills. At least part of your early career is likely to have been spent with a main contractor in the building, infrastructure, oil & gas or power sector. This is a truly exceptional role and company, with several aspects that rarely come about in one opportunity. If of further interest, or you need more information, please contact Barry Haylett. North Gate are an equal opportunities recruitment company.