Senior Building Surveyor

Orpington

Senior Building Surveyor:  Our client is an award-winning multi-disciplinary practice, recognised for excellence in the social housing and wider public sectors,  with a proud reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long-term client relationships. Our work contributes meaningfully to communities, ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but enhance the lives of those who use them.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality surveying services across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the strategic growth of the Building Surveying team. This role requires a proactive, commercially minded professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering value-driven solutions in the built environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Forge and nurture client relationships, actively seeking new connections and maintaining existing ones to drive business growth. • Provide valuable support and expert advice to our Partners and team, addressing client-related challenges and delivering exceptional professional services. • Take charge of preparing and submitting comprehensive tender submissions, showcasing your expertise and strategic approach. • Act as a mentor and supervisor to our graduate surveyors, effectively managing their workload and overseeing their projects. • Contribute to the training and development of colleagues, imparting technical and interpersonal skills to elevate team capabilities. • Review your workload and performance regularly, ensuring high-quality output and identifying areas for improvement. • Meet RICS CPD obligations to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices. • Uphold compliance with our document management system, company policies, and industry accreditations in QA, Environmental, and H&S. Objectives: • Provide monthly progress reports on your projects, collaborating with Partners to update fee plans and optimise project outcomes. • Actively participate in weekly group meetings, contributing your insights and expertise to enhance team collaboration and performance. • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, collaborating with Partners to secure exciting new commissions. • Drive the growth and diversity of work for the Building Surveying team, encouraging cross-disciplinary referrals within our practice. • Cultivate strong client relationships, maximizing opportunities for repeat business and showcasing our expertise.

Key focus areas:

• Deliver exceptional building surveying services, adhering to high standards and ensuring client satisfaction. • Identify and seize new work opportunities, leading the tendering process and securing projects. • Enhance team profitability through strategic planning and efficient project management. • Prepare precise technical and financial reports that provide valuable insights and guidance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ideally MRICS Status with minimum 3 years PQE. • Exceptional communication and personal presentation skills, critical for client interactions. • Professional dedication and enthusiasm, coupled with a flexible and adaptable approach to work. • Resilient and capable of performing well under pressure in a high-volume, demanding environment. • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. • Self-driven, highly motivated and a team player, thriving both independently and collaboratively. • Access to own vehicle and a clean driving license for site visits.

Key Competencies:

Communication: effective communication skills and adept at building relationships Decision making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload Problem solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to Thorough: attention to detail

On offer is a highly competitive package, a good work/life balance and CPD. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Danny on (phone number removed) / (url removed)