Associate Building Surveyor

Associate Building SurveyorLocation: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Circa £65,000 + Car Allowance

My client is looking for a skilled Associate Building Surveyor to work with autonomy, delivering high-quality services across a variety of projects in Commercial, Industrial and Education sectors. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical and Property Advisory:

• Provide expert advice on a range of property issues including technical, commercial, statutory, environmental, sustainability, building regulations, and restoration.
• Conduct building surveys, monitor defects/deterioration, and recommend necessary repairs.
• Assess damage impacts (e.g., fire, flood) and advise on insurance-related matters.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and negotiate repairs or financial settlements as required.
• Offer guidance on the quality and construction standards of both new and existing buildings.
• Carry out measured surveys and dilapidation assessments.

Project Development and Management:

• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project needs and develop suitable construction solutions.
• Prepare design information, project briefs/specifications, and delivery programmes for feasibility and tender stages.
• Create and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• Implement contract and management processes, overseeing the tendering process.
• Ensure that all regulatory and statutory obligations are incorporated into project delivery.

Team and Information Coordination:

• Ensure timely release of information to contractors to maintain project progress.
• Attend and chair site progress meetings and internal team discussions.
• Provide management updates and handle all billing and payment tracking.
• Support contract administration and promote sustainability practices within projects.

Monitoring Project and Contractor Progress:

• Track project delivery to meet timelines and maintain quality standards.
• Compile specifications and schedules of work for tender documentation.
• Monitor contractor progress, assess risks/delays, and provide reports for contract progress meetings.

Client and Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain ongoing communication with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend core group meetings to oversee project delivery and report on progress.

Additional Duties:

• Stay updated on legislation impacting properties managed by clients.
• Promote sustainability within projects, integrating best practices where applicable.
• Management of a team.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in a construction-related discipline (minimum 2:1).
• RICS qualified.
• Proficiency in conducting building surveys, preparing technical reports, and overseeing contract administration.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE) + annual car allowance.
• 23 days annual leave + statutory holidays, with Christmas and New Year closure.
• Bonus scheme, Death in Service Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Voluntary Wellbeing Scheme, and an option to purchase additional leave. Free staff parking, company laptop & iPhone, and regular employee socials.