Job Description:

Associate Building Surveyor

Location: Bristol
Salary: £60-80k, dependent on experience
Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

I’m currently working with a growing and well-established property and building consultancy who are looking to appoint an Associate Building Surveyor to join their Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor who is looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful and collaborative consultancy.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects and clients, taking ownership of instructions while developing client relationships and supporting more junior members of the team.
The Role As an Associate Building Surveyor, you will be involved in a broad range of Building Surveying instructions, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality technical advice and managing projects from inception through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking building surveys, condition surveys and technical due diligence.
• Preparing detailed reports, specifications and schedules of work.
• Providing technical advice and solutions to a diverse range of clients.
• Managing refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Preparing tender documentation and supporting procurement processes.
• Contract administration, including JCT contracts.
• Monitoring projects on site, including quality, programme and costs.
• Undertaking defect diagnosis and providing appropriate remedial advice.
• Preparing schedules of condition and dilapidations.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and other professional consultants.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the Building Surveying team.
• Assisting with business development and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the Bristol office.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Building Surveyor with strong consultancy experience and the confidence to take ownership of projects and client relationships.
Ideally, you will have:

• MRICS qualification or be approaching chartership.
• A relevant Building Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience across core Building Surveying disciplines.
• Consultancy experience within a Building Surveying or multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in contract administration, specifications, project management and building surveys.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and construction processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload and multiple projects.
• An interest in developing junior colleagues and contributing to the wider team.
• A proactive approach to business development and building long-term client relationships.

The Consultancy

The business is a growing, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with an established presence across the UK.
They have developed a strong reputation for providing practical, commercially focused advice and delivering high-quality services across a diverse range of sectors.

The Bristol office is continuing to grow, making this an exciting time to join the team. The successful candidate will have genuine scope to take on additional responsibility, develop client relationships and play an important role in the future growth of the Building Surveying team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious consultancy.
• Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Increased responsibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to develop and manage key client relationships.
• Professional development and continued support.
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Bristol office.