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Building Surveyor/Project Manager

Location: Billericay, Essex

Remuneration: Starting salary £30,000 - £50,000 per annum. Annual bonus scheme. Car contribution. Holiday package: 22 days (+BH + Christmas closure). Progression unique to the role. Chartership support. Pension. Company social events. Business travel expenses paid. Salary sacrifice electric/hybrid car scheme. Salary sacrifice ‘Cycle to work’ scheme.

Working hours: 8.30am – 5pm

Start: Asap

Hays is excited to be working in partnership with Academy Estate Consultants who are a privately owned Building Consultancy providing comprehensive professional services predominantly within the education sector.

At Academy Estate Consultants you will join a culture focused on creating inspiring and sustainable spaces. The organisation thrives on building strong relationships by understanding the challenges their clients face, sharing their vision and helping them transform potential into reality. This is achieved with a focus on maximising efficiencies for their clients to save time and money.

Due to ongoing success and growth, the Academy Estate team are looking to grow the professional Surveying and Project Management department by recruiting intermediate Surveyors/Project Managers to be responsible for the procurement and delivery of a vast array of construction, mechanical and electrical related projects. This includes (but not limited to): new build schemes, fire door renewals, cladding and window renewals, new heating and ventilation systems, new electrical distribution (power, general and emergency lighting), fire alarm renewals, laboratory refurbishments and drainage replacements.

As an Intermediate Building Surveyor/Project Manager you will be responsible for the undertaking of typical project management, contract administration and employers’ agent functions/duties predominantly on behalf of education clients. This will include producing feasibility studies and condition surveys, defect analysis, measured surveys, specification writing, contract administration and project delivery. As part of the role you will undertake site inspections, attend and chair meetings and provide progress reports including financial monitoring statements. Senior roles are available depending on experience and will include additional responsibilities.

APC support and mentoring is offered for all surveyors looking to become MRICS qualified. As well as annual holiday entitlement and pension contributions, at Academy Estate Consultants you will receive a competitive salary, be part of an annual bonus scheme and enjoy staff socials events.

To be successful for this role you will hold an RICS accredited Building Surveying degree (or similar) and have gained experience working within a Surveying consultancy environment. Experience gained working with education projects is preferred. Demonstrable experience within project management and contract administration is essential. You’ll be motivated with a positive attitude and enjoy working with others. The role will be based in the office and will include visiting sites. You will need to be forward-thinking, adaptable and adopt a continual improvement mindset. A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential and you will be required to live within commutable distance of Billericay, Essex.

For more information about the role and organisation please contact Laura Kittle who is the retained consultant working in partnership with Academy Estate Consultants on 01245 782130.