Building Surveyor

Summary: The Building Surveyor will conduct thorough validation surveys on residential properties in West Yorkshire, ensuring compliance with housing health and safety regulations. This role involves assessing property conditions, identifying hazards, and producing detailed reports with actionable recommendations. The position requires a strong commitment to client-focused service and the ability to manage projects independently. The successful candidate will benefit from a long-term freelance opportunity with high earning potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate and prepare cost projections for construction projects.
• Efficiently execute property validation inspections on residential sites.
• Offer guidance on defects, remediation strategies, and associated costs.
• Manage projects and client relationships independently with complete accountability.
• Utilize in-house software on a licensed iPad to accurately record and submit findings.
• Strive to maintain a pace of at least three surveys per hour, subject to site conditions.
• Recognize potential risks in building projects and suggest strategies to minimize them.
• Join scheduled meetings and interviews as needed through phone calls or Microsoft Teams.
• Guide junior staff in finding solutions and help other team members in solution development.
• Liaise with clients, confirming the project scope and ensuring that all deliverables are met efficiently.
• Create long-term maintenance strategies and plans to maintain the safety and functionality of buildings.
• Coordinate with Head of Surveying, preparing and managing project timelines, workloads, and resources.
• Conduct detailed checks to validate all existing property records and data are accurate and aligned with on-site findings.
• Supervise the assignment of Junior Engineers and Technicians to projects while offering mentorship, support, and training.
• Assess and document health and safety hazards in line with HHSRS guidelines.
• Draft comprehensive reports on the condition of buildings, covering structural, mechanical, and aesthetic evaluations.
• Ensure buildings adhere to safety, accessibility, and environmental regulations while providing guidance on compliance issues.

Key Skills:

• Full UK driving license and own transport.
• Demonstrated track record of conducting validation surveys on residential properties.
• IT skills.
• Effective time management.
• Superb negotiation capabilities.
• Analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent sales and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Understanding of construction laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of building regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, etc.
• Ability to accurately estimate project costs.
• In-depth understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
• Solid understanding of the housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS).

Salary (Rate): £50.00

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other