Senior Building Surveyor

Overview

Atkins

Réalis have a vacancy for a Senior Building Surveyor to work in a multi‑disciplinary environment delivering a full suite of Building Surveying duties. The role will be based in our Epsom office with opportunities to work from London (Nova North) or from home. We can offer extremely varied and interesting work with a number of high profile public and private sector clients.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team, has experience managing client relationships and thrives across all areas of Building Surveying. We are looking for a Building Surveyor with strong commercial awareness, who can inspire clients and mentor junior colleagues with their client relationship and communication skills.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor with post‑qualification experience to develop their career within a forward‑thinking organisation and fast‑track to Associate level for the right candidate.

• Work across a number of projects in different sectors, managing and providing a range of Building Surveying/project management duties.
• Assist with the development of new and repeat business across all sectors and manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Use and apply standard building contracts such as JCT and NEC, keeping abreast of industry issues and best practice.
• Manage framework commissions under framework agreements, undertake defect analysis, building surveys, and produce professional reports and specifications.
• Have experience in sectors including education, local authorities, health care, central government, and infrastructure projects.
• Understand the principles of quality, health, safety and environment within project management.
• Contribute to the growth of Atkins
  
  Réalis by identifying and developing real fee‑earning opportunities.

Supporting the senior managers in the day‑to‑day running of the business and you’ll also be involved with the following:

• Project management and contract administration duties for larger projects, and due diligence, condition and measured surveys.
• Designing and leading small to medium‑sized construction projects and professional services such as Party Walls, asset management and statutory applications.

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, RICS accredited degree and full member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Ability to demonstrate good all‑round surveying experience.
• Experience of both pre‑ and post‑contract project management responsibilities and ability to deliver this service effectively to clients; prepared to travel as required.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.
• To liaise with senior colleagues to help build a profitable service and positive, high‑performing team environment.
• Strong IT skills (Word and Excel at minimum). Candidates should be able to produce, edit and format documents.
• Strong ability in the use of AutoCAD and NBS; experience with Revit would be an advantage and understanding of BIM level 2.
• Ability to manage and develop team members, including mentoring APC graduates; experience of managing clients and their expectations.
• Comply with all legal professional and corporate compliances for all work carried out.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take part in a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency…