Senior Building Surveyor - #2139634

I’m partnering with a growing, highly regarded building surveying consultancy in Birmingham looking to bring in an experienced Senior or Chartered Building Surveyor to take ownership of a technically varied and rewarding project portfolio. The business has a strong pipeline of work, particularly within the education sector, and a genuine track record of developing people through to more senior positions.

This is a client-facing, career-defining role for someone who enjoys leading from the front - with real scope for progression as the business continues to grow.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading design development and providing clear direction to Architectural Technologists
• Managing projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages
• Advising clients on feasibility, project options, budgets and delivery strategies
• Preparing scheme designs, specifications, costings and project programmes
• Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement routes and consultant/contractor appointments
• Leading contract administration and project management from inception to completion
• Preparing and managing Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) applications via the Department for Education portal
• Undertaking building surveys, defect diagnosis and preparing repair proposals
• Advising on maintenance strategies, PPM schedules and lifecycle planning
• Managing planning applications and advising on statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, health & safety and accessibility legislation

What they're looking for:

• MRICS or MCIOB qualified (or working towards chartership)
• Experience delivering projects for public sector clients, ideally within education
• Strong technical, organisational and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

What's in it for you:

• Competitive, negotiable salary (DOE) plus car allowance
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus, plus new business, spot and Christmas bonus schemes (discretionary)
• Life insurance and professional subscriptions paid
• Additional holiday entitlement with long service
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Flexible and remote working options
• Genuine autonomy, responsibility and career progression in a growing practice

Please note: given the nature of the client's workload, a clear Enhanced DBS check will be required as a condition of employment.

To apply, or to discuss this role or other opportunities in construction and the built environment, contact Jonathan Kirby directly on (phone number removed).

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