ASSISTANT BUILDING SURVEYOR
SURREY
SALARY UP TO 40K!

This innovative construction consultancy firm is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Building Surveyor to join their fantastic team. You will play a major part in supporting your team on a range of works and projects.

If you are looking for a company that will support you in achieving your goals, look no further! This company has tailored programmes in place to support you in your development whether that's achieving your RICS chartership or progressing to the senior levels.

Responsibilities for the Assistant Building Surveyor:

Execute and coordinate work as directed by senior staff

Undertake work with minimum supervision

Able to prepare sketch plans, working drawings, specifications

Undertake inspections on a range of building defects and prepare written reports detailing your findings, causes of the defect and recommendations for repair.

Assist with planning site investigation works

Assist with preparing feasibility studies and providing design advice

Assist with the development and use of computer-based systems to improve efficiency

Undertake site inspection, attend site meetings and produce meeting minutes

Produce designs, assessments and reports in accordance with quality procedures

Liaise effectively with clients, other design team members and third parties

Work within the given programme and cost constraints

Requirements of the role:

University degree in building surveying or equivalent

Good understanding of surveying and construction principles and methods

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Proactive approach to work

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Commitment to continual improvement at a personal and company level

A good understanding of different construction methods and building materials, contract procedures, landlord and tenant matters and the Party Wall Act 1996 etc.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel

Working towards or recently achieved MRICS status

Knowledge of different methods of construction and building materials

Understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, Party Wall Act and planning law

Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge, and be able to identify a range of building materials and defects commonly affecting buildings of both traditional and non-traditional construction i.e. defects in concrete, brickwork, timber, etc

Ability to write detailed and comprehensive reports on building related defects, identifying cause and recommendations for repair.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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