Chartered Building Surveyor, City

London, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Knight Frank is looking to hire a Building Surveyor to join our Building Consultancy team alongside market leading professionals advising clients in a full range of consultancy services through the cycle of property.

We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.

Role

Chartered Building Surveyor undertaking a wide range of instructions across the building consultancy discipline, including: project management and contract administration, dilapidations, landlord and tenant advice, pre-acquisition surveys and technical due diligence on a range of commercial property.

Role involves direct client liaison and management, with an emphasis on developing relationships and a network within the sector that will last a career.

Responsibilities

• Generate business and increase fee income through new instructions and department growth.
• Manage correspondence and enquiries in colleagues' absence, ensuring urgent matters are addressed.
• Attend events to promote the department and firm among clients and professional networks.
• Meet fee income and instruction targets, contributing to departmental profitability.
• Manage billing and fee income reporting accurately.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing and new clients.
• Handle project management, contract administration, and AutoCAD drawings (preferred).
• Provide party wall advice, dilapidations, landlord/tenant guidance, and pre-acquisition surveys.
• Conduct technical due diligence, defects analysis, and Schedules of Condition.
• Understand Health and Safety legislation and produce Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
• Communicate clearly with clients to meet their requirements efficiently.
• Manage time effectively, adhering to deadlines and maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain professional standards, complying with Best Practice Procedures.
• Act collaboratively and support the team with professional advice.
• Seek cross-selling opportunities by interacting with other departments.
  
  

Key Experience Required

• RICS qualified.
• Ability to measure buildings in accordance with RICS Code of Practice Basic understanding of JCT Contracts.
• A full understanding of the components of commercial buildings and ability to describe the constructional elements.
• The ability to communicate facts clearly and in writing and to produce reports.
• Ability to engage with other professionals and general public alike in promoting the firm and building profile in a professional manner.
  
  

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.