Building Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Client Liaison: Assist Project Team Leader with client interactions, including presentations, project programming, and service delivery.
• Contract Administration: Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent for various building types, using standard construction forms.
• Site Visits: Conduct site visits and issue inspection reports.
• Appraisal Reports: Prepare and present initial appraisal and feasibility reports.
• Measured Surveys: Perform measured surveys of existing buildings or sites.
• Design Proposals: Develop and present outline design proposals, including budget estimates.
• Scheme Designs: Prepare and present complete scheme designs for approval.
• Working Drawings: Create full working drawings for project construction.
• Statutory Approvals: Submit applications for planning, listed building consent, and building control approval.
• Specifications: Prepare specifications and schedules of work, or provide information for bills of quantities.
• Tender Process: Invite tenders, analyse them, and prepare tender reports.
• Contract Documents: Prepare contract documents.
• Contract Administration Duties: Perform contract administration duties following practice procedures and verification strategies.
• Maintenance Manuals: Prepare maintenance manuals.
• Professional Services: Provide services like Party Wall procedures, condition surveys, and detailed reports on building conditions and future maintenance.
• Delegation: Delegate duties while retaining overall responsibility for achievement.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification (BSc (Hons) degree or similar in Building Surveying) experience and/or breadth of knowledge and competence commensurate with this position.
• Associate membership of RICS or equivalent recognised qualification.

Lambeth Residents only