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 fulfill 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, prioritize, 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.
Main Duties:
* Ability to review technical information (e.g., technical datasheets, drawings, specifications, conditions, consultations) in order 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.
* 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.
* Assist Staff, Managing, and Associate Directors when required.
* Assessing defects and compiling expert reports for clients.
* Regularly reviewing the status of tasks and chasing outstanding information.
* Be aware of the requirements of the company and our clients to escalate matters where necessary.
* Handling 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.
* A self-starter, highly organized, and an efficient team player capable of planning and executing own workload and operating effectively without close supervision.
* Confident and articulate in order to demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment and develop long-term client relationships.
* Good organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed.
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 and phone provided.
* Company events.
* 4 PM finish on Fridays.
* Hybrid working after time served from probation period.
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