Chartered Building Surveyor - Leeds

Chartered Building SurveyorBuilt Asset SolutionsLeeds | HybridAbout this opportunityWe're searching for a chartered building surveyor to join our Leeds office as a key member of our built asset solutions service. This role offers the opportunity to make your mark on a new, UK wide offering exclusive to Gleeds. You'll join a growing local team, working alongside QS and PM colleagues in our longstanding Leeds office, as well as a national team of 120+ built asset solutions specialists. As chartered building surveyor, you will be responsible for delivery of multi-disciplinary building surveying commissions, predominantly commercial projects with design, specification and contract administration responsibilities. Your role will also include professional surveying work spanning dilapidations, technical due diligence, license to alter, building surveys, defect analysis, conditions and more.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectivesPositively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer’s requirementsManaging projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business proceduresManaging building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviewsPreparing and managing planned maintenance programmesQuality monitoring of construction projectsPlanning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the projectCommunicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team membersEnsuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checksRemaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line managerProducing and presenting to customersManaging services delivery for profitAdvising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insuranceIdentifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit activitiesAs a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:Opportunities to develop and grow your careerA contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho we’re looking for:Experience, Knowledge and Key SkillsSound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualificationSound knowledge of construction methods and materialsGood knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategiesAbility to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers AgentClear understanding of legislation impacting on building contractsClear and effective communication skills – both oral and writtenGood organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changesSound problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skillsAbility to absorb complex information and assess requirements readilySound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to work as part of a teamQualificationsMRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) ORMCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building)About usGleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment. Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at careers@gleeds.com#LI-JL2 #LI-HYBRIDCareers Site Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedInternal Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedAll LocationsLeedsAll Locations is a required fieldSectorReal Estate & PropertyAdvertising SalaryNot Specified