Chartered Building Surveyor

Why Join Sircle?

At Sircle, we care about what we do, we care about providing the best to our clients and providing the best environment for our staff. Every day is fast-paced, and we work together closely to ensure our success. We value our team and their individual contributions to our overall success, recognising and rewarding outstanding work.

Purpose of the Role

• Provide a professional advisory service, embracing all areas of Building Surveying and Project Management and taking into account of the wider Sircle service offered across the business
• Adapt the delivery methodology of Building Surveying and Project Management services

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver the full range of Building Surveying and Project Management and services carried out by Sircle, including but not limited to:
  • Feasibility reports
  • Specifications / schedule of works
  • Issuing tender documents
  • Running competitive tenders
  • Managing multiple projects at the same time
  • Producing contract documents
  • Review and approving interim payments
  • Managing change control
  • Providing input to cost reports and cost forecasting
  • Produce risk register
  • Attend progress meetings
  • Condition Surveys
  • Life Cycle / Planned Preventative Maintenance surveys
• Directly work alongside and manage site-based staff and external consultants working on all projects
• Undertake various building defect and condition surveys, reporting and advising Clients on remediation strategies
• Ensure the health and safety of colleagues, customers and the general public on all projects
• Accountable for making a significant contribution to the operational and commercial performance of the Building Surveying and Project Management services offered
• Work collaboratively across the business to ensure we have an integrated approach to service delivery, quality and client focus

Essential Experience

• Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS or CIOB)
• Excellent experience with defect analysis / building pathology and advising on remediation strategies
• Experience in undertaking a range of building surveys for example Life Cycle / Planned Preventative Maintenance, Schedule of Condition and Latent Defect surveys
• Experience in Project Management of projects from inception to completion
• Experience of working on NHS and public sector projects
• Experience of assessing risk management throughout projects 
• Proven experience of managing site staff and external consultants 
• Developing and delivering policies and procedures
• Specification writing skills
• Good understanding of JCT Contracts
• Experience in delivering the role of Contract Administrator

Skills

• Strong Building Surveying and Project Management skills
• Good understanding and experience with JCT Contracts
• Strong specification writing skills
• Ability to extract relevant data and provide clear and concise reports for others
• Must be able to communicate effectively, in a clear, articulate and persuasive manner

• Confidence face to face client experience
• Competent in a range of IT software
• An eye for detail

Qualifications

• Relevant Building Surveying or Construction qualification at degree level.
• Full membership of the RICS / CIOB

Desirable Experience

• Fire safety surveys. Understanding fire safety compliance
• Broader knowledge of statutory compliance and related legislation
• Knowledge and passion of the use of technology to gather project data
• Business Development – Winning work from existing and new clients
• PFI project or survey work

Benefits

• Generous annual leave- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 25 days
• Cycle to work scheme- offering savings of at least 32% on a new bike and safety accessories
• Private Healthcare scheme- healthcare and well-being programmes available, including gym discounts
• Progression opportunities
• Flexible and remote working available
• Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days leave per annum
• Pension Scheme

For more information or to apply, email [email protected]