Building Surveyor

We are working with an established property consultancy who are looking to appoint a Building Surveyor to join their Manchester team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a varied role covering building surveying, design, specifications and contract administration, with a strong focus on residential projects. The business is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, so previous consultancy experience is not essential. Candidates who have gained their experience working client side, for a local authority, housing association, NHS or other public-sector organisation will also be considered. The Role You will be involved in a broad range of professional and project based Building Surveying work, including: Building and condition surveys Defect diagnosis and technical advice Preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work Design development and design coordination Producing and reviewing drawings and technical information Preparing scopes of work and tender documentation Contract administration from inception through to completion Working with JCT contracts and administering works on behalf of clients Site inspections and monitoring contractor progress Managing variations, valuations and project documentation Planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes Project management of building works Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and budgetThe role will have a particular focus on residential property, with opportunities to work across refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects. About You We are looking for a technically strong Building Surveyor who enjoys getting involved in both the professional surveying and project delivery side of the role. You will ideally have: Experience with contract administration, ideally JCT Strong experience preparing specifications, schedules and scopes of work Experience with design development or design coordination Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance or improvement projects Strong technical report writing skills Good knowledge of building construction and defects The ability to manage projects and instructions independently Strong client and contractor communication skillsMRICS is desirable but not essential, and support will be provided to achieve chartership status. Salary & Benefits Negotiable salary, depending on experience and qualifications Hybrid working Flexible working hours 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension and healthcare benefits Performance related rewards Professional development and training Support towards professional qualifications and chartership Strong long term career progressionThis is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor who wants a role with genuine variety, combining technical surveying, design/specification and contract administration, within a supportive and established team. If you are considering your next move in Manchester, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search for a confidential conversation. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business