Chartered Building Surveyor

Tranby Surveying are an independent practice of Chartered & Professional Building Surveyors, covering both London & South East and South & South West of the UK.

We provide services to the Insurance industry, working alongside various Insurers, Loss Adjusters & Private Clients to reinstate commercial & domestic buildings following Insurance claims back to pre-loss condition.

Role description

We have an opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/MCIOB or equivalent) to join our South & South West team with immediate effect.

As we have a diverse range of clients, this affords us the opportunity of working on a variety of different buildings including heritage properties and those of a bespoke nature. As part of our role, we undertake defect diagnosis and cost validation reports for a variety of clients using various scheduling tools. We also specify, procure & contract administer numerous repairs as a result of fire, flood, escape of water, explosion and impact damage.

Requirements

• You will preferably have experience working in the Insurance surveying sector
• Have exceptional report writing skills
• Good knowledge of MS word & excel
• Good attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Building defects & the appropriate remedial measures
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts & contract administration
• The ability to build up a schedule of works / specification
• Working knowledge of CDM and Party Wall legislation

Personal requirements

• Good organisation skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Be calm under pressure
• The ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent soft skills to interact & communicate with clients, many of whom have suffered a traumatic event
• You will need a full UK driving licence

You will be expected to help cover the South & South West of the UK including South Wales. On rare occasions & extreme events, there may be the opportunity to travel outside of this area.