Building Surveyor

My client has been providing house surveys for over 20 years. Due to significant growth we now look to hire an experienced Building Surveyor to join our team in Manchester.

Building Surveyor
- Manchester

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed inspections of residential and commercial buildings.
• Identify defects, maintenance issues, and regulatory risks.
• Advise on structural integrity, safety, and legal compliance.
• Recommend remedial actions and additional investigations.
• Communicate findings clearly and empathetically with clients.
• Contribute to client satisfaction by delivering accurate, accessible advice.
• Support trust-building and uphold the company’s reputation through professionalism.
• Produce high-quality reports and certificates using specialised software.
• Issue documents required for conveyancing processes.
• Ensure work aligns with current legislation, standards, and guidance.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Work with estate agents, solicitors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Provide input to management, marketing, and sales on service development.
• Offer constructive feedback and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Monitor construction and renovation works for quality and compliance.
• Uphold ethical standards and promote a culture of learning.
• Maintain high levels of independence on-site while working cohesively with wider teams.
• Review the work schedule issued the previous evening.
• Clarify any queries about assignments as soon as the schedule is received.
• Confirm site locations using GPS.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are functional and ready the day before inspection.
• Maintain professional appearance in line with the dress code.
• Arrive on site at least five minutes early.
• Review client notes and concerns before commencing the inspection.
• Conduct the survey thoroughly while avoiding disturbance or damage.
• Communicate initial findings to the client after the visit.
• Upload the draft report for peer review promptly post-survey.
• Ensure reports undergo review prior to final release.
• Submit finalised reports within three days of the inspection.
• Provide certificates required under building control legislation when necessary.
• Respond to email and telephone queries within 72 hours.
• Participate in design, client, or site meetings when required.
• Work with architects, engineers, and CAD technicians to support accurate design outputs.
• Prepare specifications, risk assessments, and defect analyses.
• Oversee remedial works and produce costings reports where needed.
• Undertake tasks assigned by the manager or director that fall outside the above duties.

• Hold Chartered Surveyor status through RICS.