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A strategic requirement has arisen for a Building Surveying Lead in our Kettering office. The role will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across complex property portfolios with both commercial and residential properties. This role involves shaping the long-term building surveying strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and advising senior stakeholders on investment decisions. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive organisational objectives. The successful candidate will have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, implement and lead long-term building surveying initiatives
Identify opportunities for sector growth
Ensure organisational compliance with building regulations, health & safety and environmental standards
Benchmark against industry best practices and drive continuous improvement
Identify new opportunities, build networks and contribute to the Berrys’ growth strategy in Building Surveying
Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and provide expert advice to clients
Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understanding
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability
Introduce innovative surveying methodologies and digital tools (e.g., BIM, drones, data analytics)
Strong experience in all manners of professional building surveying work including dilapidations, technical due diligence and acquisition surveys, schedules of condition, planned preventative maintenance schedules and party wall work
Strong experience in delivery of project based work, including specification writing, procurement, project management and contract administration
Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients
Utilise relationships and a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our Building Surveying offer across the Midlands
Act as a trusted advisor to executives, boards and the wider business
Represent the company at industry events and build a strong professional network
Requirements:
Excellent people management and team-building skills
Commercial acumen with the ability to translate market trends into actionable strategies
Strong knowledge of building regulations and legislation
Proven experience in building surveying
Impressive record for client care and relationship
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change
Qualified MRIC
Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings
What we offer:
The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop
We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
We have an Agile Working Philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
There is potential for discretionary bonus
We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes