Senior Building Surveyor

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Thomas & Adamson International Ltd (part of the Egis Group) is an award‑winning UK‑based consultancy firm specialising in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. With 90 years of experience, T&A has supported and led organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK, the USA and the Middle East.

Our parent company Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, operating in over 100 countries and employing 22,000 people worldwide.

You will join our existing team of Building Surveyors and be provided with opportunities to work on projects in both the public and private sectors. You will have a blend of survey (condition survey, PPM, pre‑acquisition) and contract administration experience. A strong understanding of construction technology is required and experience in undertaking quality monitoring of construction works would be preferable.

• Act as the interface for projects between the client, other designers and the contractor to support the successful conclusion of project work.
• Inspect existing properties and develop scope, budget costs and programmes for implementation of proposed project work.
• Liaise regularly with the client to understand fully their requirements and the underlying project drivers; keep them regularly appraised of project activities.
• Provide guidance on the most effective procurement approach to achieve project deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate design, programme and cost information as the project develops to support decision making by the client.
• Ensure appropriate communication channels are in place to support effective project delivery.
• Develop tender documentation and specifications using NBS.
• Manage and co‑ordinate the tender process, analyse tender returns and prepare tender reports including recommendations for contractor appointment.
• Chair and minute project meetings; act as Contract Administrator and process all required project notices and correspondence.
• Monitor the quality of works on site and ensure full compliance by the contractor with the terms of the contract and related drawings and specifications.
• Ensure others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate H&S legislation.
• Act on behalf of Thomas & Adamson in a professional manner and uphold the company values.

• Undertake various types of survey work, including dilapidation, PPM, condition, schedule of condition, pre‑acquisition.
• Provide clear and concise reports and advise the client throughout the process to achieve their aims, all within the legal constraints applicable to the survey task.
• Coordinate and prepare reports for the projects you are responsible for.
• Provide cost advice to clients when needed for both project work and within relevant reports.
• Oversee, review and approve the work of sub‑consultants or junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
• Represent Thomas & Adamson in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Report to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.

• Play a key role in resource allocation, working with all team members to understand client requirements/deadlines and how best to deploy resources efficiently to achieve these deadlines.
• Fulfil a leadership role with more junior members of the business and support those individuals in dealing with issues and challenges on projects in a positive and professional manner.
• Assist with the professional development and training of more junior members of staff within the business.
• Act in a manner which fully reflects the cultural values of Thomas & Adamson; confident, honest, responsible, supportive.

• Chartered Building Surveyor (essential).
• Demonstrate…