We are looking for an Assistant Building Surveyor to join our team at Align Property Services in Cumbria.
You will collaborate with a team of Building Surveyors working to deliver on Schools and Corporate Maintenance programmes across the local authorities in Cumbria. Your work will help ensure that educational facilities and workplaces for the community are safe, modern, and efficient. Additionally, you'll support capital works projects aimed at developing and revitalising communities throughout the county.
As an Assistant Building Surveyor:
You will draw on your knowledge from completing your HNC/HND in Building Surveying, developing your skills in offering a variety of services including those relating to building pathology, design, building surveys and contract administration.
You will play an essential part of a busy and professional team, providing the best and most cost-effective solutions for our client’s varied property portfolio. You will be able to work successfully within a highly competitive market, demonstrating strong and efficient performance capabilities, with a focus on service excellence and client satisfaction.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold an HNC/HND in Building Surveying
Produce, submit and manage planning, building regulation and listed building applications.
Produce schedules of work and specifications using NBS software and other documentation
Coordinate deliverables and work collaboratively with other disciplines including Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and CDM Advisors.
Visit sites to attend meetings, carry out inspections and surveys when required.
Carry out project design and complete H&S risk assessments to meet current CDM regulation requirements.
Be committed to maintaining an annual programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Carry out building surveys and write building survey reports and Schedules of Condition
Have a full UK driving license and ability to travel when required.
For an outline of the responsibilities and requirements for the role, please read the Job Description.
What we can offer you:
When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
A salary up to £30,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development through varying project work.
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.
How to Apply
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.
Closing date: Midnight on the 20th of November 2024
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK