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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

Contracts Manager (Quantum) & Planning Manager (delay): Consultancy Doha, Qatar & Dubai, UAE c55,000 to 70,000 QAR / AED package NO. 8 Consultants / Senior Consultants & Associate Directors Pyramid has been working with a long-term client based in Qatar whom are a leading global specialist consultancy that provides dispute resolution services to a broad range of clients in the construction and engineering sectors. The business is in a period of growth and developing its Qatar & Dubai office. Currently they boast a global team of consultants working on cost / quantum and delay / programme related claims assignments on major high profile disputes internationally. These opportunities require someone with 5 years + post qualification experience in handling this type of work. There is significant opportunity for career development and progression for hard working career minded applicants. You must hold a European passport to be considered NB: All the above roles ask that you will hold a degree relevant to the construction industry (or ample Middle East / Asia projects experience & offer HND / HNC or equivalent) Retain Membership of a relevant professional institute – MICE, RICS etc or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution. Be working towards or hold additional relevant qualifications – Arbitration, Adjudication, Expert Witness certification etc Responsibilities • Delivering high quality commercial advice on quantum matters to new and existing clients that include main contractors, law firms and employers on high value projects and disputes. • Advising on responses to commercial and contractual issues as they arise. • Working on adjudications, preparing claims, expert reports and assisting Directors on a range of Dispute related work. Attributes / Expertise • Ideally you will be a chartered quantity surveyor who has already worked for a dispute resolution specialist / consultancy in the building, infrastructure or energy sector or a contractor where you have gained exposure to claims. • Good working contract knowledge ideally with some exposure to the FIDIC suite • Professionally qualified and/or ideally dual qualified in contract law with relevant memberships or willing to work towards gaining these. • A people person, a team player and someone enthusiastic about the sector with the drive and motivation to want to develop and progress their career. All applications treated in strict confidence. Please contact us if you need more information about this opportunity. We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Or hold a European passport Pyramid Recruitment Limited is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Planning, Project Controls & dispute resolution professionals worldwide