Building Surveyor - Home Buyer Surveys

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Job description

We have a new live vacancy with a fast-growing building surveying business based in the heart of London. Founded by three seasoned entrepreneurs with a deep background in building surveying and global scaling, they're at the forefront of revolutionising the surveying industry.

They now have an exciting opportunity for a talented building surveyor at
APC level (minimum AssocRICS) to join the team on a permanent basis paying c.45,000 per annum.

Who We're Looking For:
Essential:

• Qualification: APC level, AssocRICS
• Knowledge: Building regulations and planning, RICS guidelines, diagnosing building defects
• Experience: Previous experience in building surveying is a must.

You will have experience in completing RICS home surveys (Level 1, 2 and 3)

• Skills: Strong surveying skills, with a focus on excellence and delivering results, excellent verbal communication, ability to produce accurate written reports, good IT skills
• Passion for Growth: Enthusiastic individuals who are eager to grow within a rapidly expanding business.
• Driving: Must have full UK driving licence and access to own car with business insurance

Desirable

• Project Management: Ability to manage construction projects on time and budget
• CDM 2015: Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015
• Contract Management: To be able to act as CA for a project and prepare a JCT contract
• Procurement: Ability to offer client support in procuring compliant contracts and issue tender documents
• Design: Ability to undertake basic design work i.e. extensions, loft conversions etc.
• Specifications: To be able to produce specifications to detail work for a construction project
• CAD: Be able to produce detailed CAD drawings

Personal Qualities:

• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, strong moral principles, and ethical behaviour in all situations.
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances, tasks, and challenges.
• Resilience: Shows the ability to recover quickly from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude.
• Proactiveness: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and acts without waiting for instruction.
• Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of others, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Confidence: Believes in one's own abilities and is comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility.
• Self-Motivation: Driven to complete tasks efficiently without the need for external pressure.
• Open-Mindedness: Willing to consider new ideas, approaches, and perspectives, and embrace diversity.
• Dependability: Reliable and consistent in meeting deadlines and fulfilling commitments.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough in completing tasks, ensuring accuracy and precision.

Behaviours:

• Effective Communication: Able to clearly and confidently express thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration: Works well in a team, actively contributing to group efforts, and supporting colleagues.
• Problem-Solving: Approaches challenges creatively and analytically, finding solutions and overcoming obstacles.
• Professionalism: Maintains a respectful, responsible, and courteous demeanour in all interactions.
• Time Management: Prioritises tasks effectively and completes work in a timely manner.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions, both successes and mistakes, and is willing to improve.
• Customer-Focused: Strives to understand and meet the needs of clients, customers, or stakeholders.
• Positive Attitude: Displays enthusiasm, optimism, and a constructive outlook in the workplace.
• Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to guide and inspire others, even if not in a formal leadership role.
• Continuous Learning: Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional development.
• This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of building surveying with an innovative company that's making waves in the industry.

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