Assistant Building Surveyor - Exeter
- Cities & development
- Exeter
AtkinsRéalis Building Design Practice combines the best in architecture, engineering, surveying and project management to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sectors. Whether designing iconic buildings or maintaining property portfolios, our pride and passion is in offering intelligent, sustainable solutions and unrivalled expertise.
The Building Design Practice has an opportunity to recruit an Assistant / Graduate Building Surveyor into our expanding Exeter team. The role would suit a candidate who has construction experience and is looking to develop their career alongside a team operating in a multi-disciplinary environment and delivering a full suite of building surveying services. We can offer extremely varied and interesting work with a number of high-profile clients across sectors including local & central government, commercial and residential sectors.
Our need to recruit comes from the success of our Practice and the expected growth across a variety of sectors during 2022 and beyond. This position will enable you to work within an internationally renowned design and engineering consultancy, working on a variety of different sized projects across the South-west and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out measured and condition surveys, inspections, schedules etc and the overall management of minor works projects in the South-west.
- Responsibility, under minimum supervision, for smaller projects and assistance on major projects with supervision and support where required.
- Design and specification writing including the preparation of drawings, schedule of works, specifications etc.
- Attendance at / and leading on meetings with clients and other technical specialists.
- Contributing technical skills and knowledge to the team in order to maintain and improve the quality of our work and the expertise of our people.
- Managing the client relationship and service delivery on a project-by-project basis in conjunction with senior colleagues.
- Assisting with the development of new and repeat business where possible.
Requirements:
- Building Surveying degree (or equivalent qualification).
- 2 years post degree relevant experience.
- Ability to demonstrate good all-round surveying knowledge / expertise.
- Desire to develop a career within a consultancy environment.
- Committed to work towards RICS APC and ultimately Chartered status.
- Good team working skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and a self-starter able to work independently.
- Strong customer focus.
- Good IT skills, MS Word and Excel as a minimum. Knowledge of CAD systems would be an advantage, primarily AutoCAD. NBS Chorus and REVIT being desirable.
- Full understanding of the importance of Health and Safety requirements.
- Driving Licence, own car preferred but not essential.
What we offer?
AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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