Building Surveying Administrator
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Wickford
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are looking for an organised, proactive and personable Building Surveying Administrator to join our growing surveying team.
This is a varied role providing day-to-day administrative support to our Building Surveyors and wider team. The successful candidate will play an important part in keeping projects, surveys and client instructions running smoothly, from the initial enquiry through to completion.
The role would suit someone with previous administrative experience, ideally within property, construction, surveying or another professional services environment, although this is not essential for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing general administrative support to Building Surveyors and the wider surveying team.
- Managing incoming enquiries, emails and telephone calls.
- Booking property inspections, surveys and site visits.
- Liaising with clients, property owners, agents, contractors and other professionals.
- Preparing and issuing appointment confirmations and client documentation.
- Setting up new jobs and maintaining accurate project and client records.
- Assisting with the formatting, checking and issuing of Building Survey reports, defect reports, schedules and other professional documents.
- Preparing fee proposals, quotations and instruction documentation.
- Monitoring outstanding information and following up with clients and third parties where required.
- Maintaining surveyors' diaries and coordinating appointments.
- Assisting with invoicing and monitoring outstanding fees where required.
- Uploading reports and documentation to client and lender portals.
- Maintaining electronic filing systems and ensuring documentation is accurately recorded.
- Assisting with project administration, including contractor correspondence, meeting notes and document control.
- Providing general office and administrative support as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicating with clients and other professionals.
- Professional and friendly on the telephone and by email.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Comfortable working in a busy and fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Comfortable learning new systems, portals and software.
Experience
Previous administrative experience is preferred.
Experience within any of the following would be advantageous but is not essential:
- Building surveying
- Property
- Estate agency
- Construction
- Architecture
- Valuation
- Property management
- Professional services
Training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Salary of £25,000 – £28,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time permanent position.
- Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious surveying practice.
- Varied role with exposure to a wide range of property and construction projects.
- Training and support from experienced surveying professionals.
- Opportunity to develop the role as the company continues to grow.
- Friendly, professional and supportive working environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a confident and capable administrator who enjoys being busy, takes pride in their work and is happy to get involved across different areas of the business.
We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who can become an integral part of the team and help ensure our surveyors and clients receive an efficient and professional service.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
