Job Title: Building Surveyor
Location: Bristol
Salary: Negotiable DOE – Expected (£30,000 – £35,000)
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Who we are:
Watts were established in 1967 and are renowned for independence and technical excellence in Building Surveying, Cost Management, Project Management and M&E Building Services. Our building surveyors, project managers and cost consultants work within the Private and Public Sector built environment and have worked with investors, developers, lenders, landlords and occupiers to enhance the performance and value of their assets throughout the property cycle.
The Role: (Please be aware that a BSc in Building Surveying is required for this role)
We are looking for an ambitious Building Surveyor to join our team in Bristol. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to join a well-established and social team who can take responsibility for a number of projects, acting as the sole contact with each client as well as provide support to the existing team in the delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
On a day-to-day basis you will have the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of building surveying commissions including:
- Technical Due Diligence (purchaser & Vendor Inspections)
- Dilapidations
- Condition Surveys
- Contract Administration
- Defect Diagnosis & Reporting
- Planned Maintenance
- Development monitoring
- Party Walls
- Rights to Light
- Expert Witness
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in surveying across a range of sectors in the UK. You will have previous experience within a consultancy.
You will be client facing with previous experience of managing an instruction from inception through to completion. We are looking for someone who is a team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious.
- To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
- To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
- Comply with established procurement/ commercial/ contractual strategies
- Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
- Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
- Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings
- Running competitive tender processes including managing queries from tendering contractors
- Preparation and management of contract documents
- Management of multi-disciplinary project teams
- Delivery of the Clients Brief and objectives
- Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
- Development of Client relationships and repeat business through the delivery of proactive professional services
- Networking and company representation
- Fee management and billing
Please Note: We would also accept applications from the right Graduate should they have the right attitude, talent and flexibility to work the hours required.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Graduate Building Surveyor, Property Inspector, Building Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Property Engineer, Surveying Engineer, Property Surveyor, Property Inspection Clerk, Building Inspection Clerk, Insurance Surveying, Property Inspection Engineer, BSc, Building Inspection Engineer and Graduate Surveyor may also be considered for this role.
