Verified Job
Real Estate
Building Surveyor
Real Estate
#38568
Remote / WFH
Gleeds
Job Description
Responsible for managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives
Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships
Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer’s requirements
Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures
Managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews
Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes
Quality monitoring of construction projects
Planning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the project
Communicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team members
Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager
Producing and presenting to customers
Managing services delivery for profit
Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance
Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit activities
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
Opportunities to develop and grow your career
A contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Our global travel scholarship programme
Flexible working arrangements
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
Sound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification
Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials
Good knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes
Sound problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives
Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships
Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer’s requirements
Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures
Managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews
Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes
Quality monitoring of construction projects
Planning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the project
Communicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team members
Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager
Producing and presenting to customers
Managing services delivery for profit
Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance
Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit activities
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
Opportunities to develop and grow your career
A contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Our global travel scholarship programme
Flexible working arrangements
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
Sound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification
Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials
Good knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes
Sound problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]
