Building Surveyor

Job Reference: /SM/30-08/1280/9Job Title: Building SurveyorLocation: LondonSalary: CompetitiveHours per week: Monday to Friday - 38 hours per week Business OverviewOCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services including Cleaning, Catering, Security, Technical Services, Energy Management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best that they can be.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Building Survey to join our team and contribute to the management of numerous complex projects that align with specific clients’ requirements and location specific issues.As a Building Surveyor, you will collaborate closely with a Pre-Construction Manager on the initial phases of new projects. This is a client-facing role at the very earliest stages of the work streams. As well as complete understanding of the client requirements, brief compilation and in this role, your understanding of the selection of and appointment of all external consultants is key.If you possess a genuine passion to be involved at the earliest stages of any project and have a strong desire to expand your knowledge and skills, we invite you to connect with us.Your primary objective will be to ensure that the clients brief, and requirements are defined and delivered. The selection and appointment of the design team that will effectively deliver on your defined client brief will be key to delivering our company’s vision.Advising clients on schemes and projects and determine requirements to prepare scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works.Work closely with the commercial team to organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes.Produce reports to determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair, Including energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction.Other duties,Understanding of a client’s requirements, processes and proceduresExcellent written and verbal communication skillsManagement of client in the early phases of any projectCollaborate with the design team and define delivery programmesTake on special design tasks as and when requiredUse feedback from other team members to improve overall performance of the Pre-Construction teamAdvise on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildingsDeal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulationsAssess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilitiesInstruct on construction design and management regulationsCarry out feasibility studiesAdvise on the health and safety aspects of buildingsBenefitsInformal hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days holiday + bank holidaysFree fruit in our officesEmployee Referral Scheme (if you refer a successful candidate to one of our vacancies)Wide range of retail discountsRegular social and charity events are held in our officesGet involved in charity events in the local communityWellbeingDiscounted gym membershipEye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glassesJoin our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrificeAccess to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and eventsAccess to internal Mental Health First AidersCareer development and recognitionImmediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platformRequired professional membership fees paid forOpportunity to win monthly OCS Superstar AwardsLong service awardsAbout You:Applicants must have the right to work in the UKExperience in the construction field in a similar roleAbility to effectively lead a client through design process from RIBA Stage 0 – 2Experience with standard suite of software packagesUnderstanding of visual presentation standards and elementsExcellent teamwork skillsA keen eye for technical detailTime management and multitasking abilitiesCreativity skills and problem-solving aptitudeBSc/BA in Design or a related fieldStrong understanding and demonstration of understanding of critical environment infrastructure, capital project delivery and energy management services.Strong commercial and financial acumen.A decisive individual with the ability to work well under pressure.Please note that this position may require security clearance as a contractual requirement. How to applyIf you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply!Alternatively, if you know someone whom you feel would be a good fit for this vacancy, click the link below to refer them and you could win up to £500! (T&Cs apply)