Senior Building Surveyor

The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior / Chartered Building Surveyor to join an expanding and highly regarded practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated professional who enjoys client-facing work and taking ownership of technically varied projects.You will be involved in a high-quality and diverse workload, primarily delivering design, project management and contract administration services across new build, refurbishment, extension and elemental renewal schemes. A significant proportion of our work is within the education sector.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects, including: • Leading design development and providing clear direction to Architectural Technologists (AutoCAD) • Managing projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages • Advising clients on feasibility, project options, budgets and delivery strategies • Preparing scheme designs, specifications, costings and project programmes • Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement routes and consultant/contractor appointments • Contract administration and project management from inception to completion • Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed quality, budget and programme • Preparing and managing Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) applications and successfully funded schemes via the Department for Education portal • Undertaking building surveys, defect diagnosis and preparing repair proposals • Advising on maintenance strategies, PPM schedules and lifecycle planning • Managing planning applications and advising on statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, health & safety and accessibility legislation About YouYou will be an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong consultancy background and a proven track record of delivering design and contract administration services. Ideal candidates will demonstrate: • MRICS or MCIOB qualification (or working towards chartership) • Experience delivering projects for public sector clients, ideally within education • Strong technical, organisational and commercial awareness • Excellent communication and client relationship skills • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment Why Join Us? • Join a growing, respected practice with a strong pipeline of work • Enjoy autonomy, responsibility and genuine career progression • Supportive and flexible working culture Benefits • Private healthcare • Pension scheme • Performance-related bonus • Life insurance • Professional subscriptions paid • Additional holiday entitlement with long service • Electric vehicle scheme • Flexible and remote working options What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk