Rand Associates are a Building and Quantity Surveying organisation operating across the UK, and have a Head Office in Reigate, Surrey.
An innovative and forward thinking organisation with a long and established industry presence places RAND as one of the leading players within the industry. We are a chartered building consultancy who work primarily with the social housing sector and always aim to deliver a high-quality product within given timescales.
Job Title: Building Surveyor
Reports to: Project Manager(s)
Location: South Midland/Southwest (Regular UK travel expenses and accommodation covered)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm, or as demanded by specific projects.
Role Description:
The Stock Condition Surveyor role would suit the following candidate profiles:
- A recent graduate from a building surveying or construction related degree discipline looking to gain valuable experience within the industry.
- Or a candidate with previous experience within the industry as a stock condition surveyor, domestic energy assessor or similar.
The surveyor would report remotely into the building surveying department at our Wirral office and would initially be expected to support our core business of conducting stock condition surveys.
It is envisaged that the role would progress to include the completion of energy performance certificates and eventually retrofit assessments. We also carry out damp and void surveys.
Previously we have been involved in other types of surveys such as asbestos, fire risk assessments and Disability Discrimination Act audits and therefore there maybe opportunities for this type of work in the future.
Dependent on your geographical location you may be working remotely within your local catchment area or report directly into our Wirral office.
A stock condition survey consists of the following tasks:
1. Working through a list of properties or assets by calling at them, arranging appointments ahead of schedule and/or attending pre-arranged appointments. Diary management including using outlook and/or booking apps to arrange future appointments.
2. Conducting an elemental condition assessments that expresses the overall condition of main components, suggesting renewal dates, providing evidence through photographs and commentary.
3. Highlighting any immediate health and safety, damp/mould, defects, safeguarding and/or other issues where applicable.
4. Using data collection software to collect stock condition data on an iPad.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FUNCTIONAL
1. To work with Rand Associates building surveying department to deliver a high-quality performance within scheduled timescales.
2. To assist other staff within the Building Surveying Department or wider organisation as required.
3. To conduct site visits as required across the UK, primarily to help gather information on the condition of clients’ properties.
4. To use 3rd party industry-specific software, in particular the use of Keystone Asset Management software, or other systems as required by individual clients.
5. To use Microsoft Office software, such as Word and Excel to fulfil the commitments of the role.
6. To undergo training to satisfy the requirements of the role, including attendance at staff development days, and external training courses.
7. To be adaptable and flexible, assisting other departments within Rand Associates when required.
8. To liaise with client representatives, colleagues, and other parties on a verbal, email, or written basis.
9. To follow Rand Associates’ Codes of Conduct.
CORPORATE
1. To be an ambassador for Rand Associates.
2. To present a positive image of Rand Associates to clients and other parties.
3. To build on Rand Associates ethos of a customer care-based approach.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A qualification at BSc level or above in Building Surveying or a related discipline (either achieved or being worked towards). Alternatively demonstrable experience within the stock condition, domestic energy assessment or wider surveying/ construction sector.
2. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
3. The successful applicant will be analytical, be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team
4. Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL
5. Although you may be based local to your home address we do work nationally so the willingness for regular travel and overnight stays is ESSENTIAL
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Director of Surveying
- Project Management Team
- All staff within Building Surveying Department
- Administrative staff at Rand Associates
- External stakeholders
BENEFITS
- Starting Salary £25k-£30k (negotiable on experience).
- Car Allowance £3600 per annum. Overall package £27600 per annum.
- Overnight payments and expenses.
- Potential for a Company Car (After a successful qualifying period).
- Opportunities to Earn Bonus Pay.
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. Plus an additional day to be taken on your birthday.
- Flexible Working Opportunities.
- Varied Workload.
- Tailored Training.
- Opportunities to Gain Industry Professional Membership Status (on own initiative).
- Regular Team Building and Social Events.
- Enrolment into a workplace pension
- Death in service benefit (after successful qualifying period)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Building Surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
