Building Surveyor

My client are an established consultancy seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join its growing team in Colchester.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take the lead on a diverse range of construction projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results from inception through to completion.
 
The successful candidate will have a strong background in building surveying with the ability to manage projects independently, coordinate consultants and contractors, and ensure schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

As Building Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
 
·Leading and managing a varied portfolio of building surveying and construction project management projects.
·Acting as Lead Consultant, coordinating clients, design teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
·Preparing and managing project programmes, risk registers and project documentation.
·Preparing or overseeing specifications, tender documentation and construction information.
·Coordinating design development and the preparation of drawings.
·Assisting with planning applications and building regulations submissions.
·Managing tender processes, evaluating contractor submissions and advising clients on appointments.
·Chairing project meetings and producing accurate meeting minutes.
·Administering construction contracts and monitoring project progress.
·Managing project costs, budgets, expenditure and final accounts where applicable.
 
You will have:
 
·A degree in Building Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
·Proven experience in construction project management.
·Experience delivering building surveying and/or project management projects.
·Intermediate-level experience in NBS specification writing.
·Experience preparing and managing project programmes using Microsoft Project.
·Strong communication, organisational and client-facing skills.
·The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
·A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering successful project outcomes.

RICS chartership is desirable, although candidates who are working towards chartered status, or are willing to pursue it, are also encouraged to apply.
 
If you're an Intermediate or Senior Building Surveyor looking for your next opportunity then we'd love to hear from you.
 
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