Chartered Building Surveyor - MRICS or FRICS

 

Main characteristics

Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Company

Torchlight Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Salary

£55000 - £75000/annum +Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

Are you a Chartered building surveyor looking for a permanent role and the opportunity to join a well established firm of Chartered Surveyors, Architects and Engineers

Based in Portsmouth you will provide professional advice on property and construction including alterations, refurbishment, renovations, building defects, new buildings and extensions to existing properties including Listed Buildings. This role will be focusing on MOD and Defence projects so a strong understanding of this industry is essential for this role. Candidates should be a minimum MRICS - please note exception to industry knowledge will be considered for FRICS Building Surveyors.

Below is a general (but not exhaustive) overview of the role. There is a very wide range in basic salary and bonus package available dependent on the level of experience, knowledge and qualification/s. Immediate starts are available for the right candidates.

Candidates of all levels (MRICS & FRICS) will be considered for the position - with the salary package very much according to level of knowledge, skill and experience.

* Work closely with clients, contractors and Local Planning and Listed Building Consent bodies to ensure the building meets the clients requirements along with sustainability, safety, and preservation standards.

* Assist in the delivery of projects within timescale, budget constraints and quality expectations.

* Arrange site investigations, establish the preferred solution, advise on sustainability, manage Health and Safety issues

* Prepare detailed construction drawings and specifications to enable the client to obtain competitive tender quotations.

* Prepare a design which meets all the clients requirements, including budget and timescale.

* Preparation of detailed plans and advising on the type of construction that may be available to the client, instructing Architects Technicians to prepare detailed plans and help to provide estimates for the work and dealing with Planning Applications, property law, Building Regulations and other legal matters.

* Attendance at project and design meetings and site visits.

* Works Sections, advise on materials selection, provide space planning services, advise on furniture / equipment selection.

* During the works on site, Building Surveyors will monitor that the works are being carried out as per the agreed design, assist the Clerk of Works / Site Project Manager in monitoring quality on site.

* Keep all project related documentation in compliance with the Business Management systems, processes, and procedures.

* Will be asked to undertake Condition Surveys, assess and report on building defects, Schedule of Conditions and undertake Quadrennial building inspections.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated experience in design and construction projects £1-5M.

Good all-round design expertise using British, European, and international standards

Excellent communication skills

Chartered member of RICS

SC Clearance will be required so applicants will need to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum of SC level

Location: Portsmouth (potential for Hybrid working as projects are UK wide)

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on qualified status) + Annual Bonus + Benefits + Car Allowance

Role: Building Surveyor (Chartered)

Benefits: Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits