Job Description
Senior Building Surveyor - Job Description
Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning
* Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or construction related field.
* Relevant professional qualifications and memberships (e.g., RICS).
* Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and Fire Safety legislation in England.
* Building pathology experience is essential.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to produce clear and concise reports.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Building Inspections
* Conduct detailed inspections of high rise, educational or healthcare buildings, emphasising the identification and documentation of defects and structural issues. Support more junior resource where applicable.
* Leverage building pathology expertise to identify apparent and potential defects in residential properties.
Defect Analysis and Remedial Solutions
* Articulate and explain various types of defects found in a variety of buildings, providing comprehensive reports with clear insights and recommended remedial solutions.
Communication and Client Interaction
* Professionally engage with clients, demonstrating clear and articulate communication when explaining complex defects and proposed solutions.
* Manage relationships with clients, addressing enquiries and ensuring their understanding and satisfaction with the inspection and reporting process.
Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration
* Assist with/organising all pre-contract investigations, scoping surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues.
* Assist in production of the Project Execution Plan.
* Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties.
* Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client.
* Resident liaison.
* Assist to prepare detailed specification of works, performance specification and where applicable building regulations and contract drawings.
* Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts.
* Tendering (single & 2-stage PCSA) including procurement analysis and reporting.
* Prepare and issue Contract documents.
* Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued.
* Use of NBS specification writing.
* Production of progress reports to clients.
Post Contract Procedures and Administration
* Attend and minute site meetings; immediate issue to all relevant parties.
* Regular site inspections; reporting of same.
* Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices.
* Assess contractor payment applications and advise client on cash-flow forecast.
* Coordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients.
* Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements.
* Support junior members of the team.
Contract Administration / Project Management
* Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works mainly for high rise buildings.
* Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team.
Driving and Mobility
* Possess a valid UK driving Licence as the role may involve frequent travel to various sites for inspections.
Technical Competence and Building Pathology
* Assess the quality and cause/effect of building defects, particularly in the context of domestic structures.
* Utilise knowledge of building pathology to enhance the depth of defect analysis.
* Familiarity with hospitals and schools in terms of building inspections would be advantageous.