Senior Building Surveyor Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning: Bachelor’s degree in building surveying or construction related field. Relevant professional qualifications and memberships (e.g., RICS). Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations and Fire Safety legislation in England. Building pathology experience is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce clear and concise reports. Main Duties and Responsibilities Building Inspections: Conduct detailed inspections of high rise, educational or healthcare buildings, emphasising the identification and documentation of defects and structural issues. Support more junior resource where applicable. Leverage building pathology expertise to identify apparent and potential defects in residential properties. Defect Analysis and Remedial Solutions: Articulate and explain various types of defects found in a variety of buildings, providing comprehensive reports with clear insights and recommended remedial solutions. Communication and Client Interaction: Professionally engage with clients, demonstrating clear and articulate communication when explaining complex defects and proposed solutions. Manage relationships with clients, addressing enquiries and ensuring their understanding and satisfaction with the inspection and reporting process. Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration: Assist with/organising all pre-contract investigations, scoping surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues. Assist in production of the Project Execution Plan. Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties. Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client. Resident liaison. Assist to prepare detailed specification of works, performance specification and where applicable building regulations and contract drawings. Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts. Tendering (single&2-stage PCSA) including procurement analysis and reporting. Prepare and issue Contract documents. Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued. Use of NBS specification writing. Production of progress reports to clients. Post Contract Procedures and Administration: Attend and minute site meetings, immediate issue to all relevant parties. Regular site inspections; reporting of same. Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices. Assess contractor payment applications and advise client on cash-flow forecast. Coordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients. Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements. Support junior members of the team. Contract Administration / Project Management: Independently manage workload to meet fee targets, ensuring timely completion of inspections, reports and any necessary remedial works mainly for high rise buildings. Prioritise tasks efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously and within a team. Driving and Mobility: Possess a valid UK driving Licence as the role may involve frequent travel to various sites for inspections. Technical Competence and Building Pathology: Assess the quality and cause/effect of building defects, particularly in the context of domestic structures. Utilise knowledge of building pathology to enhance the depth of defect analysis. Familiarity with hospitals and schools in terms of building inspections would be advantageous.