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Building Surveyor

Employer
Faithful+Gould and Atkins Corporation
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
2 Aug 2022

Job Details

Faithful+Gould is an international company with great strength and a culture of progression. Placing strong emphasis on the training, development and assessment of our staff, we’re dedicated to providing cutting-edge expertise. Due to continued growth, we currently have an opportunity for Building Surveyors to join our established team in Birmingham.

This role has excellent prospects for individuals who have a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for individuals with the ability to think laterally, who possesses exemplary communication skills, has strong commercial awareness, who will provide a first-class service to our clients. 

The Individual:

  • A Winning Attitude - you focus on your goals, managing resources as applicable, whilst highlighting potential new or repeat business opportunities.
  • Meet the Challenge - you always seek out new learning opportunities to ensure your technical skills and knowledge is current. You assist/mentor colleagues with their development.
  • A Team Player - you contribute to a positive and friendly environment, helping to set the tone for colleagues. You help build relationships across teams and with clients.
  • Customer Driven - you fully contribute to excellent customer service and understand the customers’ changing business needs.
  • Aware - you have an understanding of the wider Faithful+Gould goals and an awareness of the dynamics of relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Engaging - you contribute concisely and effectively with clients and colleagues without using unnecessary jargon. You respect other points of view and seek out the best result in discussions.
  • Ambassador for F+G - you take pride in your work and the work Faithful+Gould does, and you share this with your colleagues and clients.

The responsibilities:

  • Working across a number of projects within different sectors and being able to provide a range of building surveying duties.
  • The use and application of standard forms of building contract, such as JCT and NEC.
  • Understand the principles of quality, safety and the environment within the management of projects 
  • Supporting the senior managers in their day-to-day activities.
  • Carry out surveys, inspections, schedules, provide professional services and the management of schemes.

The requirements:

  • A BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or a similar degree accredited by RICS.
  • Sound technical surveying knowledge and significant building surveying experience.
  • Experience managing clients and their expectations coupled with a strong understanding of profitability, business development, and sound commercial awareness.
  • Sound knowledge of drafting technical documents including bids.
  • Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
  • Excellent time management, punctuality and commitment to getting the job done.

Personal Qualities:

  • Excellent communication skills and client facing experience.
  • Professional manner.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Commercially aware.
  • Builder of strong working relationships.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Good report and letter writing skills.
  • Innovative and proactive.

WHY WORK FOR FAITHFUL+GOULD?

Join us, and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport, to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas.

In 2020, we took away Silver and Gold in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards; and made finalist for the Young Surveyor of the Year. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you'll benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge.

Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we're making a positive impact.

LINK:

https://careers.snclavalin.com/csr

MEETING YOUR NEEDS:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Find out more.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

LINK:

https://www.yourrewardatkins.com/

MORE ABOUT US:

Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading international consultancy with over 70 years of integrated project and programme management expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills and support to develop in ways that work for you. You'll be trusted to play a vital role in the organisation while making a tangible difference to the world and our future.

Check out some of our most recent and exciting projects.

LINKS:

https://careers.snclavalin.com/faithful-gould

https://careers.snclavalin.com/

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Company

Faithful+Gould is a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, we advise on some of the world’s most exciting construction related projects – from giant petrochemical plants to the world’s tallest hotel, and from London’s Heathrow Airport to the Freedom Tower in New York.

Our success is built on hiring and then developing the very best people. Our standards are high, as are the rewards for those who join our team. The opportunity to draw from international expertise and work on some of the most demanding and prestigious construction challenges around the globe ensures your career success.

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