Associate Building Surveyor - #1664098

The Vacancy

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for providing a full building surveying service to the clients of the business across a range of sectors and giving support and advice to other members of the Building Surveying Department.

Main duties

• Provide professional building surveying duties in line with your experience, skill set and the services CS2 offer, including building inspections, acquisition surveys, dilapidations, contract administration, maintenance and refurbishment projects, schedules of condition, party wall awards etc.
• Active involvement in winning new work and developing business opportunities.
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external parties ensuring all information is available for the successful implementation and completion of projects.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop new client contacts and business opportunities.
• Contribute to a team environment ensuring everyone is committed to service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop relevant knowledge and skills through regular CPD activities and maintain an up-to-date awareness of all necessary legislation affecting the technical aspects of building surveying, sharing knowledge and information where appropriate.
• Record CPD in accordance with RICS requirements.
• Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.
• Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner, for example timesheets, expenses, invoices etc.
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management.
  
  
  

This is indicative of the role, however, there will be other duties and responsibilities that you may be required to undertake from time to time.

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

A relevant RICS accredited university degree.

Chartered member of RICS.

Experience

Experience of dealing with and providing advice on a range of building surveying matters.

Post-qualification experience.

Management experience.

Business development experience.

Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office eg Word, Excel and Outlook.

Competence in own field of expertise.

Skills

• Understanding of the needs and demands of clients and desire to exceed their expectations
• Commercially aware
• Able to prioritise workload, planning ahead as required
• Confident communicator both verbally and in writing
• Able to work individually or in a team
• Effective negotiating skills
• Fee target achievement
  
  
  

Good business development skills.

Attitude

• Motivated and professional with the drive to succeed
• Attention to detail
• Accurate
• Enthusiastic
• Diplomatic Proactive nature
  
  
  

About Us

We are building surveying and cost consultancy experts providing a full range of multi-disciplinary property and construction services for all market sectors across the UK and Europe. Our services include construction consultancy, building surveying, dilapidations, cost consultancy, and energy and sustainability consultancy. From industrial and defence to retail and residential, our experts endeavour to find the best solutions: long-term, cost-effective and strategic.

We pride ourselves on our principled approach to business by fostering trust with our clients. We place passion, partnership, and performance at the forefront of everything we do to ensure that we deliver the best outcomes for our clients – the first time and every time. If you’re interested in an engaging career, working with other enthusiastic professionals, and making a difference, now is the perfect time to join us!

CS2 is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?