Role: Building Surveyor Role
Location: Cork
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Due to high demand, a vacancy has arisen for a full-time Building Surveyor to join our client team based in County Cork. Our client provides a full range of Engineering, Due Diligence, Building surveying, Quantity surveying, Project management, and Advisory services to a range of public and private sector clients. They are seeking to recruit a Building/Property Surveyor. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in enabling the company to maintain its high levels of performance and ensure its continued growth into the future.
The role advertised will involve working alongside our Senior Building Surveyors to fulfil surveys/inspections for our residential and commercial clients throughout Ireland.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills (written, questioning, listening, and verbal), strong IT skills, and an ability to assess, prioritise and manage risk. This role will predominantly involve producing detailed reports, specifically collating relevant information and ensuring that the highest standards and best building practices are maintained for each project. The successful candidate must also have relevant experience in problem-solving and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their workload and commitment to collaborative working.
Main Duties:Ability to review technical information (e.g., technical datasheets, drawings, specifications, conditions, consultations) to determine remedial solutions to live problems.Solid experience in residential and commercial construction with a broad working knowledge of the Building, Fire, and Housing Regulations, including design, workmanship, specifications, and materials.An understanding of the Planning Development Act.Undertake site visits across Ireland.Site attendance to aid in surveys.Deliver a range of reports to a high standard, using initiative and a proactive approach to ensure client deadlines and objectives are met, taking pride and ownership in the quality of work delivered.Assist staff, Managing and Associate Directors when required.Assess defects and compile expert reports for clients.Regularly review the status of tasks, chasing outstanding information.Be aware of the requirements of the company and our clients to escalate matters where necessary.Handle inbound/outbound calls, emails, and general technical enquiries from clients and other professional advisors.Ensure accurate records are maintained on the company systems in accordance with defined procedures.Personal Attributes/Candidate Specification:Excellent communication skills - written, questioning, listening, and verbal.Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and technology.Knowledge of Construction and Health and Safety legislation.Understanding of best practice construction methodologies.Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills; make sound and timely decisions using technical knowledge and personal experience.A self-starter, highly organised, and an efficient team player, capable of planning and executing own workload and operating effectively without close supervision.Confident and articulate, demonstrating the ability to work in a collaborative environment, be a client-facing professional, and develop and nurture long-term client relationships.Develop strong working relationships with client personnel and internal/external stakeholders (including contractors, engineers, architects, project managers, occupiers), holding professional conversations, managing expectations, and discussing feedback to improve the level of service provided.Good organisational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed, as well as supporting other members of the team, engendering a positive attitude within the workplace.Key Requirements:A full driving licence.A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role.A relevant Degree in Building Surveying, Property, or a Construction-related field. Candidates without this level of education may be considered if they can demonstrate suitable work experience and capability as deemed appropriate by Management.Benefits: 21 days annual leave.Professional membership fees paid by the company yearly.Monthly CPD carried out in-house.Free parking at head office.Pension contributions after time served.Out of office lunch allowance when visiting sites.Bike to Work Scheme if applicable.Laptop.Phone.Company events.4 PM finish on Fridays.Hybrid working after time served from probation period.
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