Building Surveyor - #2185015

Due to continued business growth, we have opportunities within our building surveying division across Manchester and surrounding locations.

You will be delivering expert surveying services in response to new client claims. You will assess a range of properties and buildings in your area, including their surfaces such as driveways, gardens, and landscaping—identifying necessary repairs and providing clear, detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of properties and buildings, including their surfaces such as driveways, gardens, and landscaping
• Produce comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations in line with our clients’ indemnity
• Identify defects and advise on effective remedial works
• Provide guidance on proposed alterations and improvements, including realistic timelines
• Prepare bill of quantities (BoQ), schedules of work, and safety assessments
• Advise on relevant legal and planning matters
• Adhere to internal reporting standards

What We Offer

• Flexibility: A hybrid role with a mix of home-based and regular site visits with some visits to the office for team meetings/training
• Support: Scheduling and diary management are handled by a dedicated assistant, allowing you to focus on core surveying duties
• Stability: An established client base and a consistent, reliable workload

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Building Surveyor
• Relevant qualifications
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate workload peaks
• Professional and presentable, both on-site and over the phone
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, legislation, regulations, rectification techniques, and current material costs
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and various surveying software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong grammar and spelling
• Organised, honest, and a reliable team player
• Local to the Manchester area

Desirable

• CITB Health & Safety qualification
• Experience assessing buildings for damage caused by insured perils or working within the insurance industry

HOURS OF WORK: 8.45-5.00pm Monday to Friday

HOLIDAY: 25 days plus bank holidays, an extra 16 hours of time off in lieu taken at no more than two-hour slots which equates to the total of 27 days plus bank holidays. An additional day is also given for your Birthday if it falls on a weekday.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent progression.
• Company pension which increases with time served
• An industry leading maternity policy
• £500 wellbeing payment at annual review
• Loyalty bonus at milestone years
• Support to continue training and paid for professional qualifications
• Access to a Rising Stars programme and equal support for mental and physical wellbeing.
• Company vehicle & Fuel Card

HEALTH & SAFETY: No current issues to report on site