Senior Building Surveyor

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Building Surveyor to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy. Work on an exciting range of dynamic projects across a varied range of sectors including healthcare blue light local government and education.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell

At Fulkers Bailey Russell were not just about delivering projects were a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services champion sustainability and most importantly empower and prioritise our people.

As a proud B Corp were committed to high standards of social and environmental performance. Were big enough to lead complex high-profile projects yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees our Fulkers people.

What does the role involve

As a Senior Building Surveyor youll be autonomously leading and managing projects from inception to completion without supervision and with minimal guidance from line management. The role involves working collaboratively with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to allow projects professional services and tasks to be delivered safely on time and to budget whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Work on a hybrid basis from either our London Kent or Brighton offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varied size and complexity including preparation of project design and specifications
• Advising the client on procurement/contacts and act as the contract administrator
• Preparation of tender documentation tender reports and recommendations to the client
• Undertaking day to day duties of either the Contractor Administrator or Employers Agent
• Interpreting drawings and designs produced by others and advise upon the technical detail and analyse the design in accordance with the technical brief statutory requirements and instructions of the client
• Lead on and undertake condition surveys and liaise with other specialists
• Carry out or manage others undertaking measured surveys of existing buildings or sites
• Undertake site inspections
• Oversee professional matters including but not limited to Party Wall Matters Acquisition and Condition Surveys and Dilapidations
• Keep Associate Directors fully informed of progress
• Receive Client instructions and agree fee proposals for various projects and professional surveying instructions
• Maintaining technical working understanding of Buildings construction management and operations including their defects
• Advising and reporting on building defects maintenance and repairs in a concise and accurate manner
• Understand the statutory approvals processes including making and managing the Planning Listed Building Consent and Building Control Approval process successfully
• Working within the working process of RIBA Plan of Works and overseeing multi-disciplinary project teams
• Undertake the training and development of others
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required

• Ideally Chartered accreditation or working towards (we can support you on your journey to chartership)
• Ideally Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Building Surveyor
• Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle
• Ability to delegate tasks to others within the team and support their work
• Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development
• Development of leadership and management skills
• Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
• Generate new work through the management of client relations
• Ability to work on own initiative to drive to generate new business
• Understanding of the account management process
• Ability to analyse projects and report performance to line manager
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety
• Please note candidates will need to pass an enhanced DBS check for this role due to the nature of client requirements.

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team its an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown

Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually

Private health cover from day one

Enhanced maternity paternity and charitable volunteer leave

Agile working policy

Annual discretionary bonus and salary review

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform

Career development chartership support and training opportunities

Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. Were dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity innovation and better business outcomes and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC