We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and driven building surveyor who is keen to develop their career. You will be responsible for assisting others with building surveying work on projects and tasks with moderate supervision to ensure the tasks are delivered as briefed. This includes communicating with the client, other consultants and colleagues in the delivery of projects whilst maintaining a positive client relationship. As part of this role you will have a commitment to self-development and the improvement of your technical skills and knowledge and be actively working towards achieving RICS Assoc or MRICS status.
Candidates must reflect Perega’s values of being collaborative, forward thinking, passionate, approachable and enriching our community.
Responsibilities of the role
* Execute and coordinate work as directed by senior staff
* Undertake work with minimum supervision
* Able to prepare sketch plans, working drawings, specifications
* Undertake inspections on a range of building defects and prepare written reports detailing your findings, causes of the defect and recommendations for repair.
* Assist with planning site investigation works
* Assist with preparing feasibility studies and providing design advice
* Assist with the development and use of computer-based systems to improve efficiency
* Undertake site inspection, attend site meetings and produce meeting minutes
* Produce designs, assessments and reports in accordance with quality procedures
* Liaise effectively with clients, other design team members and third parties
* Understand and adhere to existing working practices, methods and procedures
* Adopt ‘best practice’
* Work within the given programme and cost constraints
* Proactive in self-development
* Be familiar with and confidently perform the duties of a Contract Administrator on simple building projects which would include undertaking site inspections of building work in progress, arrange and chair site progress meetings and issue minutes, liaise with client, contractor and other project team members to ensure the smooth running of the project.
Minimum Qualifications
* University degree in building surveying or equivalent
* Good understanding of surveying and construction principles and methods
* Good interpersonal skills
* Proactive approach to work
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Commitment to continual improvement at a personal and company level
* A good understanding of different construction methods and building materials, contract procedures, landlord and tenant matters and the Party Wall Act 1996 etc.
* Working knowledge of CAD design software
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
* Working towards or recently achieved MRICS status
* Ability to work within the ISO 19650 environment and associated processes
Technical
* Knowledge of different methods of construction and building materials
* Understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, Party Wall Act and planning law
* Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge, and be able to identify a range of building materials and defects commonly affecting buildings of both traditional and non-traditional construction i.e. defects in concrete, brickwork, timber, etc
* Ability to write detailed and comprehensive reports on building related defects, identifying cause and recommendations for repair.
Judgement and Decision Making
* Able to follow Perega’s procedures and processes
* Able to use initiative to facilitate effective and efficient working and add value to Perega’s operations
Communication
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to produce accurate and clear sketches
Relationship Building
* Able to work effectively within and across teams and with colleagues
Salary will be a competitive package, commensurate with experience.
Perega put people first. Our team and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We’re team players, and together we collaborate to find solutions. Because they love what we do, our people are always thinking, and are open to new ideas and innovation that will help to make our projects more successful.
Our Guildford office is a friendly and comfortable space, easily accessible by car or public transport. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
* 25 days annual leave plus additional days for long service
* Potential EOT annual bonus
* Potential performance related bonus
* The ability to buy and sell holiday days
* Family friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working
As an equal opportunities employer, Perega is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Perega.
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