Senior Building Surveyor

London Area, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Senior Building Surveyor - London

To support our continue growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC’s Building Envelope team provides an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of Building Envelope / Façade Engineering problems.

We’re looking for a proactive, flexible and reliable Senior Building Surveyor to join our London office, with experience in a similar role and who possesses a recognised engineering or architectural qualification. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct detailed condition surveys of building envelopes, utilising specialised inspection techniques and equipment to assess the structural integrity, weatherproofing, and overall performance of façades.
• Carry out Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls in line with PAS 9980, evaluating the fire safety of building envelopes and providing recommendations for remedial actions.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, outlining the existing condition of the building envelope, the root causes of any defects, and recommended remedial actions, including fire safety measures.
• Develop detailed design specifications and drawings for façade refurbishment and envelope wrap projects, incorporating the latest FRAEW methodologies and best practices.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and construction teams to ensure effective project planning, coordination, and implementation of the proposed solutions.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on the selection of appropriate materials, systems, and installation methods for façade refurbishment and envelope wrap projects, as well as fire safety compliance.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with the wider SOCOTEC team to share knowledge, identify industry trends, and continuously improve the company's service offerings.
• Mentor and train junior members of the Building Envelope team, contributing to their professional development.
• Assist in business development activities, and prepare/review fee proposal letters.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including responsibility for associated invoicing.
  
  

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying, Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
• Possess or working towards Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent).
• 7+ years of experience in building surveying industry.
• Thorough understanding of the FRAEW (Façade Refurbishment) methodology and its application in the construction industry.
• Expertise in conducting Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls in accordance with PAS 9980.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, architects, and construction teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Familiar with British, European, and other international standards.
• Strong commercial acumen regarding fees and budgets.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of both short-term and long-term financial performance drivers.
• Self-motivated, capable of prioritising and working independently, as well as following instructions and collaborating within a team.
• Numerate, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Exhibits professional appearance and behavior.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities.
• Reliable, punctual, honest, and trustworthy.
• Knowledge of façade engineering, building pathology, materials science, and construction technology, with the ability to identify and diagnose complex envelope-related issues are advantage.
• Familiar with relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, BB100, HTM documents, and BS 7974 etc is an advantage.
• Familiar with relevant legislation and standards related the external wall systems such as PAS 9980, BS 8414, BR135, BS 8579, BS EN 13501-1 etc is an advantage.
  
  

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.