Job Description
Riverview recruitment is delighted to be working with Terracotta Property to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor. This is an exciting time for the independent property firm with an abundance of new works streams and substantial growth afoot.
Due to the continued growth of our business, we have an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to join our expanding Building Surveying Team. The company is based in London Bridge, but we cover all of London. The Building Surveying team is led by Tom, and you will be reporting directly into him.
The team provides the full suite of professional services including Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys, Party Wall, Dilapidations, Schedules of Condition, Planned Maintenance, Defect Diagnosis, Cost Consultancy and Reinstatement Cost Assessments alongside both Contract Administration and Project Management instructions.
The team has historically had a residential leaning however as they have grown has expanded into an increasing number of commercial property types.
We require a person with good knowledge and experience in providing both professional and project management services on a range of property types within Greater London and into the Home Counties.
Main Duties
* Undertaking Pre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys across a range of building types
* Acting as Party Wall Surveyor for both Building and Adjoining Owners
* Acting as Dilapidations surveyor for both Landlords and Tenants
* Production of Condition Surveys / Planned Maintenance Strategies
* Undertaking inspections and producing Defect Diagnosis Reports, Schedules of Condition and Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) for Insurance Purposes
* Acting as CA / PM on a range of projects including External Decorations / Residential Refurbishment / Commercial Fit Out
* Assisting with the development and progression of junior members of staff towards Chartership
* Tracking instructions and associated fees. Identifying areas of profitability and growth
* Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
* Maintain a positive attitude towards routine tasks
* Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
* Flexible approach to work
* Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion
* To prepare ad-hoc advice in a limited time frame
Person Specification
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
Strong communication skills both verbal and written in the form of working on a variety of building survey reports
Detailed analytical skills, basic numeracy, and good attention to detail
An ability to carry out research, work independently and present this information clearly
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
Preferably Full UK Driving Licence
Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
Confident and assertive where required
Sociable and outgoing
The role will be client-facing, working with anyone from private developers, development companies, housing associations, local authorities, private individuals, and banks etc. You will also be expected to report to and work with all members of the team. You will have a graduate on rotation to mentor and assess.
We want to develop and cultivate your professional interests. You will be joining an ambitious firm. Once established within the building surveying team, you will be encouraged to identify an area of the business that you wish to build and grow your own team. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do that. Our purpose is to help you create the job you want.
A client job profile brochure is also available to download here:https://online.flippingbook.com/view/428636113/
Salary
In exchange for knowledge, drive, and determination we will pay you the salary you ask for. We also offer company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 12 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.
Riverview has been retained by Terracotta Property in this appointment. All applications should be sent to Maija Rousell for consideration. For a confidential discussion on the role, please call Maija on 0203 667 3111 or email your CV.
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