APC Building Surveyor

Liverpool, Lancashire
Hays
Building Surveyor opportunity – Liverpool – £35k – £45k

Your new company Our client is actively recruiting for a full-time Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience to join the Liverpool office and team.They have a mixed and diverse spread of work mainly in the housing sector, covering new build, Recladding, demolition, decarbonisation, refurbishment and more specialist professional services. They are looking for someone with solid experience in Project Management, Contract Admin and general Building Surveyor skills to join the team, find their feet quickly and progress confidently to manage their own workload. You will be supported by 2 partners, one of which is the office manager, and a Chartered Surveyor. We will provide some of the best experience and support for RICS APC progression that is available. This is an office-based role, with visits to properties and sites as necessary, where you will work alongside contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management skills and experience.
• Contract Administration knowledge and application.
• Undertake building and site surveys.
• Compiling condition survey reports.
• Producing AutoCAD drawings, both existing and proposed layouts.
• Preparing schedules of works, specifications and detailed design drawings.
• Assist / prepare documentation for tendering.
• Preparing regular project reports, with updates on cost, programme, quality and health and safety.
• Managing delivery / progress of construction works, including contract administration, chairing meetings and minute preparation.
• Liaising with senior colleagues to ensure technical deliverables are achieved on time, to the client requirements and within budget.
• Assisting with Health and Safety matters, including CDM duties, Risk Assessments etc.
• Building Pathology, including assisting in the diagnosis of defects, identification of deleterious materials and associated remedial works.
• Apply awareness of decarbonisation issues, sustainable design and green technologies.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage own time / prioritise works.
• Preparation and submission of planning and building control applications.
• Managing and updating project documents in accordance with Arcus QA procedures.

Professional Profile and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Building Surveying or related field
• Has a driving licence, use of a car and willingness to travel, as required.
• A clear-thinking individual demonstrating attention to detail who is well-organised and can operate independently under a broad direction.
• A positive and collaborative attitude, uses their initiative, and is committed to working to the highest professional standards.
• Aspires to develop themselves with an aspiration to achieve professional status (RICS).
• Good level of understanding of construction and design processes / stages.
• Motivated to continuously develop technical & management skills.
• Good communication skills to be able to deal confidently and effectively with the client team, contractors, end users and colleagues.
• Solid written communication ability with an understanding of the different formats and the most relevant application of each.
• Able to apply technical knowledge in identifying and analysing problems and come forward with proposals for a solution.
• A team player who can develop and maintain good relationships and gain the confidence of other professionals both inside and outside the practice.
• Competent in the use of all Microsoft packages.
• Has some drawing ability and understanding.

This is an award-winning property & construction consultancy with over 50 years of experience in the built environment. They operate in the Housing, Healthcare, Commercial, Heritage, Education, and Leisure sectors. Their range of professional services includes Project Management, Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent, Principal Designer and CDM Services, Building Services Engineering, Retrofit Consultancy, Clerk of Works, and Sustainability Services that are tailored to deliver all aspects of a project from inception to decommissioning.

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