Assistant Building Surveyor

My client, a multi disciplined Building Cosnultancy based in South East London are currently seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to become an integral part of their team. Candidates who have a minimum of 18 motnhs PQE experience working within a consultancy or client-side environment carrying out Building Surveying/Employer's Agent duties while working on a variety of projects. Responsibilities and Duties: * To prepare robust and accurate tender and contract packages * A sound understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector * Chair meetings as required * Undertake all day to day administrative duties on the delivery of new build housing (and mixed-use developments) under the terms of JCT, D&B contracts or bespoke Development Agreements * Accurately record, document and instruct necessary actions as required for the delivery of contracts * Identify risk and seek guidance from senior colleagues to mitigate and manage such risks * Carry out inspections and valuations and prepare reports * Report directly to the partner in charge Candidate Requirements: Experience: Essential * Relevant degree and working towards APC/RICS qualifications * Building/Quantity Surveying background with a minimum of two years’ experience * Proven experience working as an Employers Agent Desirable * Some experience of party wall matters Person Specification: * Diligent with attention to detail * Able to think ahead and problem solve * Good oral and written communication * Good interpersonal skills * Client facing so good personal presentation * Able to negotiate difficult situations to provide a good outcome * Organised and able to prioritise own workload * Calm under pressure * Be able to work under own initiative and also as part of a team * The role will require you to drive between sites so need to have access to own vehicle and a clean driving licence What you will receive: Competitive salary, Car Allowance, BUPA, Life insurance, Payment of RICS fees, Discretionary bonus and contributory pension, 24 days holidays plus public holidays