Building Surveyor

Date: 22 Sep 2024

Location: Manchester, GB, M1 4BT

Company: ameygroupi

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.  

 

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future

 

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.   

 

The Opportunity

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Building Surveyor to join our Consulting team. With shared office space in Manchester we welcome applications from Building Surveyors across these regions

 

The role

 

Our Building Surveyors play an important part within our Asset Surveys & Maintenance team and alongside our clients. As a Building Surveyor you will provide effective support and assistance to your Team Leader on a variety of Prison, Schools and Healthcare schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior members of the team.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Condition Assessment

  • Inspect buildings and systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
  • Identify defects and potential hazards.

Asset Documentation

  • Inventory and document all assets.
  • Maintain detailed records with photos and descriptions.

Compliance and Safety

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
  • Conduct safety audits.

Reporting and Recommendations

  • Prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
  • Provide cost estimates for repairs and maintenance.

Project Management

  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules.
  • Oversee repair and maintenance work.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Communicate findings to facility managers and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other professionals (architects, engineers, contractors).

Special Considerations

  • Follow security protocols in prisons.
  • Minimize disruption in schools and healthcare facilities.

Sustainability

  • Promote sustainable practices.
  • Recommend energy efficiency improvements.

 

 

 

 

What you will bring to us:

 

Educational Background

  • Degree in Building Surveying or a related field such as civil engineering, architecture, or construction management.
  • Professional Qualifications such as membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or similar professional bodies.

Technical Skills

  • Condition Assessment: Experience in inspecting buildings and assessing the condition of various systems (structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
  • Defect Diagnosis: Ability to identify defects and hazards.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations.

Asset Management

  • Inventory Management: Experience in creating and maintaining asset inventories.
  • Documentation: Proficiency in detailed record-keeping and report writing.

Project Management

  • Maintenance Planning: Experience in developing and implementing maintenance schedules.
  • Repair Oversight: Supervising repair and maintenance projects to ensure quality and timely completion.

Communication and Collaboration

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in communicating findings and recommendations to facility managers and other stakeholders.
  • Team Collaboration: Working with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals.

Sector-Specific Experience

  • High-Security Environments: Experience working in secure environments like prisons, adhering to strict security protocols.
  • Educational and Healthcare Facilities: Familiarity with the operational needs and regulatory requirements specific to schools and healthcare facilities.

Use of Technology

  • Advanced Tools: Proficiency with tools and software such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), AutoCAD, and asset management systems.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

  • Sustainable Practices: Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy efficiency improvements.

Professional Development

  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices.

 

Having a blend of these educational qualifications, technical skills, and hands-on experience in relevant environments ensures a building surveyor is well-equipped to handle the challenges of conducting asset surveys in prisons, schools, and healthcare facilities.

 

What we can offer you:

 

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

 

 

 

Career Development –

 

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

 

Work-life Balance –

 

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

 

Wellbeing –

 

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

 

EDI-

 

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

 

Social Value –

 

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

 

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

 

  • Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
  • Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
  • Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

 

 

Your Career at Amey Consulting

 

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

 

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

 

 

 

Application Guidance

 

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.


Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.