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Hays Construction and Property
Building Surveyor
Birmingham, West Midlands
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Hays Construction and Property
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Your new company
Located in Birmingham's bustling business district, this professional services hub delivers expert support in claims management and risk solutions. Known for its precision and responsiveness, the team helps organisations navigate complex challenges with confidence. Clients benefit from tailored strategies that protect assets and accelerate recovery. Whether you're scaling operations or managing disruptions, this office offers a reliable partnership for long–term success.
Your new role
You will work as a Building Surveyor leading on projects to reinstate commercial properties after damage, with project values ranging from 50k to 5m. Depending on the project's size and complexity, you may work alone or lead a small team with QS's, Engineers, and Architects.
You will be responsible for technical reporting, defects diagnosis, preparing Schedule of Works, Tender documents, contract administration, and project management. Empathy for clients who have suffered a loss and the ability to produce professional reports within tight deadlines are essential. Managing a workload and making decisions under pressure is crucial.
What you'll need to succeed
Professional Qualifications: MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor or suitably experienced and working towards becoming Chartered, with a building–related degree.Full UK driving licence essential.Extensive knowledge of building construction and relevant legislation.Able to plan projects to ensure robust control of time, cost and quality.Experience in schedule preparation and contract administration of building projects.Highly responsible and decisive, but also a team player.Able to proactively manage your own caseload.Composure under pressure, excellent communications skills and empathy are therefore key attributes.What you'll get in return
Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience, and qualificationsCompany car or monthly car allowanceA Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) schemeHoliday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidaysFlexible working from our office or your homePersonal development What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up–to–date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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