Senior Building Surveyor

Peace Recruitments new client, a multi-disciplinary independent private practice, are looking to recruit a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to join their growing team in Glasgow. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the Surveying team on a wide range of projects, primarily residential and commercial buildings in all forms of construction.

 My client have ambitious plans to expand over the next few years and are looking for people who share the same vision.

This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service, as well as delivering our values, a professional manner and good interpersonal communication skills are essential. The post is a full time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week covering sites across Scotland.

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  To prepare reports, schedule of works and works specifications To 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. To understand and apply other relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations and planning. To play an active part in promoting the company’s services to secure projects  To provide supervision and support to APC candidates to promote knowledge and understanding. At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications

 MRICS or experienced non RICS qualified

 Experience

• Experience in handling design/contract administration of insurance claims / large losses  Experience and extensive working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural and planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements, technical publications and guidelines Experience and knowledge of Party Wall  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 Regs legislation

 Qualities and Skills

• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills and the ability to think methodically to problem solve Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexible and Variable Attitude to work type

In return 

• Up to £60 (DOE) Company Bonus 7.5% Pension contribution Flexible working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Investment into your personal development & Progression Regular Social Events for the Team and Family Professional Subscriptions covered You will have access to a service called WeCare which provides you and your family household with a 24/7 GP, mental health support – up to 10 sessions of counselling and a great get fit programme. Life Insurance x2 your Annual Salary.