Assistant Building Surveyor
- Project, programme & cost management
- London
Be the essence of collaboration.
Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where we have a impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take your career wherever your interests lie. Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to help you develop.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We also value your transferable skills and potential and can't wait to invest in your training, development, and progression.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Building Surveyor to join our growing building surveying team in our London office. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that has a strong ambition to forge a career within AtkinsRéalis’ Project & Programme Services division, a market leading, international project and programme management organisation. We are looking for a driven individual with a strong desire to gain technical knowledge, and on the job experience to develop a career as Building Surveyor, with the long-term desire of gaining professional accreditation with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Your purpose:
- Winning Attitude- You are driven to succeed in your chosen profession of Building Surveying and strive to be the best that you can be, leading the way, a role model to others.
- A Team Player- You will contribute to a positive and friendly working environment, helping to set the tone for colleagues, building strong relationships with other teams and our clients.
- Proactive- To further promote your training, you will take ownership of your workload, use your initiative to seek out further learning opportunities and ensure that your technical skills and knowledge are suitable for the task at hand.
- Customer Driven- You will fully contribute to excellent customer service and seek to understand and promote our client’s needs and aspirations.
- Commercially Aware- You have a desire to understand how the business works and how to align yourself with our goals.
- Engaging- You contribute concisely and effectively with clients and colleagues, without using unnecessary jargon. You respect other points of view and seek out the best result in discussions.
What you can bring:
You will be working across a range of different clients and buildings, including but not limited to public, commercial, banking, residential, healthcare, defence and education sectors. You will be primarily working on large scale condition survey programmes, capturing data using an iPad to quantify and assess the condition of building assets. Your surveying will be supplemented with the use of specialist equipment such as drones, 3D mapping, borescope, hygrometer etc.
You will also undertake ad hoc work, supporting senior colleagues and delivering in other core areas of the profession such as defect analysis, contract administration, project management, measured surveys, the Party Wall Act, dilapidations and more. This will help you to gain the range of experience needed to become a Chartered Surveyor. You will also support our 25 other UK offices in the delivery of key national commissions. You will be expected to support senior managers and colleagues in some day-to-day activities such as taking minutes, preparing report templates and validating survey data.The essential requirements are:
- A motivated and sharp minded individual who is excited to begin their career in Building Surveying.
- You have already completed or are enrolled on a degree in Building Surveying or a similar degree accredited by the RICS, with at least 12 months relevant consultancy experience.
- We will encourage and support progress toward your degree and will accept applicants working on a part time basis, that require a day a week to attend University/studies. We may also offer additional study time ahead of examinations and key submission dates.
- Ability to write coherent and grammatical English and strong numeracy skills, UK driving license. You must be willing to work away from home as required, to deliver on project commitments.
- Strong IT skills and technological capability. Excellent time management, punctuality and commitment to getting the job done. Meticulous nature and an eye for detail. Conscientious and consistently deliver to the best of your ability.
- An understanding of the need for professionalism and an ability to present well. A clean Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check record.
- Basic AutoCAD ability. Basic technical knowledge in construction and building surveying. Experience in a customer facing role, demonstrating an aptitude toward good customer care. Can demonstrate an understanding of commercial awareness and business development.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.
Security clearance:
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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