Chartered Building Surveyor
- Employer
- Cityshape Heritage Limited
- Location
- Saffron Walden, Essex
- Salary
- £50,000
- Closing date
- 19 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Property, Construction
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Specialism
- Building Surveyor, Commercial Property, Property Management, Residential Property
Job Details
Job Description for Chartered Building Surveyor in a client-side role
Job Title: Chartered Building Surveyor
Experience: Several Years
Salary: competitive
Qualifications: RICS or other suitable qualifications
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex – Company office in Saffron Walden but the role will involve travel around Essex/London depending on location of sites
We are a small, well-established Property Development company with a range of experience in the residential and commercial sector. We are looking for an experienced building surveyor to work across our property development and investment companies. You will need to have an in-depth knowledge of construction and experience working with listed buildings, refurbishments and new builds.
A high degree of self-motivation and self-reliance is required, as well as an ability to work closely and effectively as part of a small team. The skill set and a personable nature to work with and in harmony with tradesmen on site and with members of the allied professional teams is essential.
It is anticipated that after a successful probationary period and subject to other demands on the Company, a new construction subsidiary will be formed and the appointed Surveyor will be offered the opportunity to become a Director of the subsidiary Company which will have as its function, the building of all our developments.
The role offers opportunities to work from home, the company office and on site.
Duties include:
- Preparation of working drawings
- Conducting building surveys
- Programme management of development projects
- Working with our Site Manager to resolve property defects
- Assisting Managing Director in day to day running of the site
- Assisting in management of residential Investment Portfolio in Islington
- Knowledge of building regulations
- Organising documents for tender and advising on appointing contractors
We see the role as a long-term career move and we would expect that as the company expands, the successful candidate will be able to help define and expand their own role as opportunities arise.
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Company
Cityshape Heritage Limited is a primarily residential property development company that specialises in high quality, innovative schemes. The Company, together with its sister property investment company Follis Investments Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of Maxfield & Sons Limited which was established in 1893.
Following a merger in 2014, Directors Paul Marshall and Moyra Marshall have a majority shareholding through their shareholding in Cityshape Investments Limited, the holding company. The Follis and Maxfield family still maintain a very significant shareholding in Maxfield and Sons Limited and are proud of their long association with this old established company.
Managing Director Celine Bird runs Cityshape Heritage Ltd, alongside Paul Marshall who has an active role as Chairman.
Historically, the Cityshape companies have focussed on developments in London, however, in the last few years have moved eastwards and have undertaken schemes in Magdalen Laver, Great Sampford and Great Dunmow. We pride ourselves on ensuring each scheme fits impeccably into its setting, respects its heritage and forms part of the community.
Cityshape are highly-respected and have an impressive portfolio of stunning residential and commercial buildings. Particular attention is paid to the quality of the build and specialising in sympathetic restoration and sensitivity of surroundings.
Cityshape's reputation for originality and vision has been rewarded with National award-winning recognition for one of the company’s luxury projects, Linear House in Highgate Village. This prestigious development won the Downland Prize for Sustainability in 2008.
- Website
- https://www.cityshapeheritage.co.uk/
- Location
-
9 East Street
Saffron Walden
CB10 1LS
GB
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