Assistant Building Surveyor

My client, a multi disciplined Building Cosnultancy based in South East London are currently seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to become an integral part of their team.

Candidates who have a minimum of  18 motnhs PQE experience working within a consultancy or client-side environment carrying out Building Surveying/Employer's Agent duties while working on a variety of projects. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• To prepare robust and accurate tender and contract packages
• A sound understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector
• Chair meetings as required
• Undertake all day to day administrative duties on the delivery of new build housing (and mixed-use developments) under the terms of JCT, D&B contracts or bespoke Development Agreements
• Accurately record, document and instruct necessary actions as required for the delivery of contracts
• Identify risk and seek guidance from senior colleagues to mitigate and manage such risks
• Carry out inspections and valuations and prepare reports
• Report directly to the partner in charge

Candidate Requirements:

Experience: 

Essential

• Relevant degree and working towards APC/RICS qualifications
• Building/Quantity Surveying background with a minimum of two years’ experience
• Proven experience working as an Employers Agent

Desirable

• Some experience of party wall matters

Person Specification:

• Diligent with attention to detail
• Able to think ahead and problem solve
• Good oral and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Client facing so good personal presentation 
• Able to negotiate difficult situations to provide a good outcome 
• Organised and able to prioritise own workload
• Calm under pressure
• Be able to work under own initiative and also as part of a team
• The role will require you to drive between sites so need to have access to own vehicle and a clean driving licence

What you will receive:

Competitive salary, Car Allowance, BUPA, Life insurance, Payment of RICS fees, Discretionary bonus and contributory pension, 24 days holidays plus public holidays.