MRICS Senior Building Surveyor - Central London

MRICS Senior Building Surveyor - Central London

We have recently been tasked to find a senior building surveyor for one of London's most respected businesses.

With decades of successful work behind them and a strong board and leadership team, it's a fantastic opportunity to join a company that are in line to win some cracking opportunities in the years ahead with several lined up already.

THE JOB:

• Provide support and advice to other members of the Architecture and Building Consultancy Department and assist with workload sharing where necessary.
• Carry out Building Surveys of all types of commercial buildings and residential properties.
• Working knowledge of Dilapidations and subsequent negotiations is preferable.
• Project management, Contract Administration and design for refurbishment, conversion and new build projects for commercial, rural and residential premises.
• Prepare and issue feasibility studies working with other disciplines as necessary.
• Undertake Principal Designer role for small projects where necessary to comply with CDM 2015 for in-house and external clients. Providing professional advice to clients and others as required.
• Working knowledge of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 is preferable.
• Preparation of Schedules of Condition and subsequent negotiations with opposing client’s professional representatives.
• Prepare and advise clients on Preventative Planned Maintenance and strategies for implementing the same.
• Investigating and advising client on specific building problems / defects.
• Development Monitoring experience is preferable.
• Reinstatement Cost Assessment advice for a broad range of property types in locations across the UK.
• Undertaking DDA access audits.
• Effectively manage the performance of others in the team and offer support to junior members.
• To actively work across the firm and develop the Building Consultancy Department in all areas of the firm.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required.

This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional relevant duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) 
• Ability to demonstrate technical competence.
• Sound relevant experience with extensive industry knowledge of main Building Surveying activities.
• Good working knowledge of all relevant legislation.
• Presentational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Car owner with current driving license.
• In depth knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Computer Aided Design Packages (AutoCad) and competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently at a professional level.

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Business development-experience.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment where flexibility is essential.
• Enjoys taking the initiative while seeking advice and support when appropriate.
• Actively seeks out continuous self-development, broadening knowledge and experience.
• Accurate, attention to detail.

For further information on this role, please contact Andy at GKR International ASAP