Building Surveyor

About the Role

BNP Paribas Real Estate invites applications for an experienced Building Surveyor to join its Birmingham Building Consultancy Team. The role suits either recent qualifiers or those approaching their APC qualification. The team, highly regarded within the market, serves a distinguished clientele with diverse assignments. You will engage in a wide variety of tasks from day one, collaborating with seasoned professionals on project and consultancy services for investors and occupiers. This position promises diverse responsibilities and ongoing professional growth supported by embedded training.

Your work will span multiple property sectors, primarily within the Midlands, with opportunities for national and potentially international involvement over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project instructions from initiation to completion under director supervision.
• Collaborate effectively within both local and national teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Take ownership of managing your workload day-to-day and for longer-term projects.
• Perform technical due diligence alongside senior colleagues and coordinate with specialist consultants.
• Oversee design tasks and contract administration/Employers Agent duties mainly for refurbishment, repair, and maintenance projects, including opportunities in new build developments.
• Conduct dilapidations work for landlords and tenants, including assessments, report preparation, and negotiations.
• Contribute to appraisal and monitoring of new developments for a variety of stakeholders.
• Prepare reinstatement cost assessments and planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Review tenant licence applications for alterations and provide technical advice on building pathology and neighbour disputes.
• Assist in business development efforts by maintaining client relationships and supporting new opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Building Surveying.
• MRICS status or near qualification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional and sociable demeanor.
• Excellent IT proficiency, including a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and produce detailed, accurate work.
• Commitment to following established processes and quality management procedures.
• Capable of proactive problem solving, seeking guidance on complex issues.

Perks and Benefits

• Private medical insurance and 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, with an option to buy additional leave.
• Health screenings, gym discounts, wellbeing programs, and volunteer opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, travel and retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge services, and family-oriented perks like kids passes.
• Company culture enriched by social events, charity participation, sports teams, and an arts pass.
• Financial benefits include a pension scheme, company car allowance, life insurance at eight times salary, group income protection, interest-free season ticket loans, bonus eligibility, share incentive plan, and financial/mortgage advice.

Additional Information

BNP Paribas Real Estate promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity regardless of any legally protected characteristic, fostering an inclusive workplace environment.