Job Description

The role will sit within the Project Management team primarily, liaising with the Project Managers and Consultants to deliver projects on behalf of clients.  The role will involve assisting in developing scheme & estimate/funding applications, specifications and tender packages, site visits, project administration and other such duties to deliver the professional service that Munday + Cramer provide.

What will I do?

Being a Building Surveyor is both a varied and rewarding career – but what is the role of a qualified building surveyor and what tasks will your apprenticeship training enable you to deliver once you are qualified?  When you have completed your training programme, you will be expected to carry out the following on a regular basis:

• Undertake condition surveys and reports on schools and other buildings
• Advise on environmental, health and safety issues of buildings.
• Provide advice in relation to legal and planning issues.
• Deal with planning and building regulations applications.
• Offer advice on property alterations and improvements.
• Undertake school condition surveys and reports.
• Liaise with educational establishments to determine capital funding applications.
• Prepare specifications for tender issue.
• Undertake contract administration roles.
• Prepare documents such as site visit /Health & Safety reports, minutes and contract administration certificates ensuring compliance with quality assurance procedures.
• Collate, organise and issue documentation to facilitate the delivery of projects.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.

Requirements and Skills:

We are seeking A-Level School Leaver or equivalent with the following qualifications:

• 112 UCAS tariff points; this is the equivalent to A-Level B-B-C or BTEC National Diploma DMM (1x Distinction and 2x Merits)
• GCSE Mathematics & English at Grade 4 (New Structure) or Grade C (Old Structure) or above.

Of course, qualifications are essential when becoming a Building Surveyor, but so are personal skills, both those you already possess and those you can build on throughout your career.

The following are key skills required of Building Surveyors:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong numerical analysis and analytical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and develop relationships.
• Creative approach to problem solving.
• Strong IT skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organised with effective time management skills to meet project timescales.
• The ability to use your initiative.
• Resilience and determination.
• Teamwork and self-motivation skills, and commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence.