Associate Building Surveyor | Bristol | Full Time | £60,000–£80,000 per annum

Founded in 2019, our client is a Bristol-based Property and Construction Consultancy, providing Building Surveying, Project Management and Sustainable Development Solutions to a range of private and public sector clients.

They specialise in delivering expert advice, managing construction projects, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for their clients, with a focus on the people who deliver these outcomes and the relationships they build in doing so. With a focus on professionalism, integrity, and client satisfaction, they aim to be a trusted partner in the construction industry across the South West and UK-wide.

The Role

Working from the Bristol office as an Associate Building Surveyor, you will take a leading role in delivering building surveying services across a varied portfolio of projects and clients. You will manage commissions from initial instruction through to completion, provide clear technical advice, build strong client relationships and support the continued development of the building surveying team.

Your work may include building and condition surveys, technical due diligence, defect diagnosis, dilapidations, party wall matters, project management and contract administration. You will also contribute to business development and help identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships.

Responsibilities include:

· Leading and managing building surveying commissions from inception through to completion
· Undertaking building, condition and pre-acquisition surveys and technical due diligence
· Diagnosing building defects and providing practical, appropriate remedial advice
· Preparing detailed reports, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
· Managing refurbishment, maintenance, repair and improvement projects
· Providing project management and contract administration services, including administering JCT contracts
· Managing project programmes, budgets, procurement and resources
· Monitoring construction projects on site, including quality, progress and costs
· Providing professional advice to clients, contractors and other project team members
· Acting as a key point of contact and developing long-term client relationships
· Delivering services to a high standard and ensuring work meets client requirements
· Supporting, guiding and mentoring graduate, assistant and junior surveyors
· Contributing to fee proposals, tender submissions and business development activity
· Identifying opportunities for repeat and additional work with existing and prospective clients
· Supporting the development and growth of the building surveying team
· Advising directors of project issues, including those that may affect professional indemnity insurance
· Managing service delivery with a strong understanding of commercial performance

Requirements

Essential

· Significant building surveying experience, ideally within a property or construction consultancy
· A relevant degree in Building Surveying or an equivalent qualification
· Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of building surveying services
· Experience managing projects and client instructions from inception through to completion
· Experience in areas such as surveys, project management, contract administration, specifications or defect diagnosis
· Strong communication, client relationship and professional advice skills
· Ability to manage your own workload, multiple projects and competing priorities
· Commercial awareness and the ability to manage project budgets and resources
· Strong attention to detail and a professional approach

· Full right to work in the UK
· A valid driving licence

Desirable

· MRICS qualification, or significant progress towards chartership
· Experience with JCT contracts, dilapidations, party wall matters, technical due diligence or planned maintenance
· Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
· Experience contributing to fee proposals, tenders or business development
· Confidence developing existing client relationships and identifying opportunities for further work

What’s In It For You

· £60,000–£80,000 salary (dependent on experience)

· RICS professional subscription fees covered

· Flexible working arrangements

· Contributory pension scheme

· Discretionary bonus scheme

· Exposure to a broad range of high-profile projects across the UK

· Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

· Supportive, development-focused environment

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