Ideally hold Chartered accreditation or be working towards chartership.
Have previous experience and knowledge working within the construction industry in a similar discipline.
Be able to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle.
Be able to delegate tasks to others within the team and support their work.
Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development.
Develop leadership and management skills.
Be able to manage fees and assist with fee bids.
Generate new work through the management of client relations.
Be able to work on own initiative to generate new business.
Understand the account management process.
Be able to analyse projects and report performance to the line manager.
Have excellent knowledge of Construction Design and Management regulations and construction health and safety.
Responsibilities
Manage projects of varied size and complexity, including preparation of project designs and specifications.
Advise the client on procurement and contracts and act as the contract administrator.
Prepare tender documentation, tender reports, and recommendations to the client.
Undertake the day-to-day duties of either the contractor administrator or employer’s agent.
Interpret drawings and designs produced by others, advise on technical detail, and analyse designs in accordance with the technical brief, statutory requirements, and client instructions.
Lead and undertake condition surveys and liaise with other specialists.
Carry out or manage others undertaking measured surveys of existing buildings or sites.
Undertake site inspections.
Oversee professional matters including party wall matters, acquisition and condition surveys, and dilapidations.
Keep Associate Directors fully informed of progress.
Receive client instructions and agree fee proposals for projects and professional surveying instructions.
Maintain a technical working understanding of buildings, construction, management and operations, including building defects.
Advise and report on building defects, maintenance, and repairs in a concise and accurate manner.
Understand statutory approval processes, including making and managing planning, listed building consent, and building control approval processes.
Work within the RIBA Plan of Work and oversee multidisciplinary project teams.
Undertake the training and development of others.
Take personal responsibility for personal and others’ health and safety by working within company health and safety procedures.
Work to improve the company’s social and environmental impact.
Perform other duties as reasonably required.
We are looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our multi-disciplined Public sector team, covering a range of exciting projects across London and the South East. The role offers the ability to get involved in a wide variety of projects across Healthcare and Blue light, Higher Education, Heritage, local Government and more..
Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?
At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects — we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services and support as well as championing sustainability and most importantly, empowering and prioritising our people.
As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.
What does the role involve?
As a Senior Building Surveyor with us, you’ll be autonomously leading and managing projects and tasks from inception to completion, without supervision and with minimal guidance from line management. The role involves working collaboratively with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to allow projects and tasks to be delivered safely on time, and to budget whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
Responsibilities
Manage projects of varied size and complexity including preparation of project design and specifications
Advising the client on procurement/contacts and act as the contract administrator
Preparation of tender documentation, tender reports and recommendations to the client
Undertaking day to day duties of either the Contractor Administrator or Employers Agent
Interpreting drawings and designs produced by others and advise upon the technical detail and analyse the design in accordance with the technical brief, statutory requirements, and instructions of the client
Lead on and undertake condition surveys and liaise with other specialists
Carry out or manage others undertaking measured surveys of existing buildings or sites
Undertake site inspections
Oversee professional matters including but not limited to Party Wall Matters, Acquisition and Condition Surveys and Dilapidations
Keep Associate Directors fully informed of progress
Receive Client instructions and agree fee proposals for various projects and professional surveying instructions
Maintaining technical working understanding of Buildings, construction, management and operations, including their defects
Advising and reporting on building defects, maintenance and repairs in a concise and accurate manner
Understand the statutory approvals processes, including making and managing the Planning, Listed Building Consent and Building Control Approval, process successfully
Working within the working process of RIBA Plan of Works and overseeing multi-disciplinary project teams
Undertake the training and development of others
Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
Any other duties as reasonably required
Ideally Chartered accreditation, or working towards (we can support you on your journey to chartership!)
Previous experience and knowledge working within the construction industry in a similar discipline
Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle
Ability to delegate tasks to others within the team and support their work
Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development
Development of leadership and management skills
Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
Generate new work through the management of client relations
Ability to work on own initiative to drive to generate new business
Understanding of the account management process
Ability to analyse projects and report performance to line manager
Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety
Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!
33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
Private health cover from day one
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
Agile working policy
Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle-to-work scheme
Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme
Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.