About The Role Gateley Smithers Purslow are looking to recruit a full-time Chartered/Senior Building Surveyor to join our growing team in Chester. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the Surveying team on a wide range of projects, including insurance work, primarily residential and commercial buildings in all forms of construction. The Chartered Building Surveyor is expected to support their Line Manager and is responsible for handling projects within their own level of authority and providing training and guidance to supporting team members. This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive, and passion for customer service; delivering our values, a professional manner, and good interpersonal communication skills are essential. Responsibilities Inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites. Inspections to involve acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys, and defect investigations. Prepare reports, schedules of works, and works specifications. Design and oversee works using recognised building contracts and to current technical standards. Undertake large value projects independently with sound knowledge on all aspects of professional consultancy services. Understand and apply relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations, and planning. Play an active part in promoting the company’s services to secure projects and promote the Gateley Smithers Purslow brand. Provide supervision and support to APC candidates to promote knowledge and understanding. Comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures, and Health & Safety regulations. The Person Experience and extensive working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical publications. MRICS Accredited. Experience in Defect Diagnosis and report writing. Experience in Contract Administration. Insurance repair project experience preferred. Experience in negotiation, supervisory, and leadership roles. Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets on large scale projects. Experience and understanding of CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall, and Building Regulation legislation. Sound mathematical, scientific, and IT skills with the ability to think methodically to problem solve. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible and variable attitude to work type. About Us The Benefits With support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues, our development and progression opportunities reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package with the chance to earn an annual bonus. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, healthcare, season ticket loan, and more. We are Gateley We are forward-thinking and straight-talking, finding solutions to clients' problems. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, supporting over 5,700 active clients, from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. Our 'Gateley Story' encompasses our culture and values, fostering teamwork and ambition. Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-being Diversity, inclusion, and well-being are vital to our culture. We recruit talent from diverse backgrounds, offering equal opportunities. We provide flexible working patterns for a good work/life balance and encourage applications for flexible roles. We are proud to be recognised by The Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions. Additional Information Successful candidates undergo pre-employment screening, including eligibility to work, qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references. The screening varies by role.