Building Surveyor

• About this opportunity
• As a member of the Due Diligence and Project Monitoring team, you will carry out building surveying commissions and oversee the construction project’s progress, identifying and addressing any issues that arise.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer’s requirements.
  • Conducting building inspections to evaluate the property’s overall condition, including surveys, dilapidation advice, and party wall advice.
  • Identifying potential risks and liabilities associated with the property, including structural defects, compliance issues, and environmental concerns.
  • Reviewing relevant documentation such as building plans, maintenance records, and compliance certificates to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensuring that the property complies with local building codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Preparing comprehensive due diligence reports.
  • Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes.
  • Monitoring the quality of construction projects.
  • Overseeing and evaluating the progress of a project to ensure it aligns with the client’s objectives and contractual obligations.
  • Contracting administration to handover and post-completion reviews.
  • Planning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the project.
  • Communicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team members.
  • Collaborating with other specialists, such as environmental consultants or structural engineers, to provide a thorough assessment.
  • Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks.
  • Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager.
• As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
  • Opportunities to develop and grow your career
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working arrangements
• Who we’re looking for:
• Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
  • 1-3 year of experience in construction sector (real estate / buildings) assisting in Technical Due Diligence procedures.
  • Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in Italian and English.
  • Eligible to work in Italy
• Qualifications
  • Degree in Architecture or Building Engineering
• A world of opportunity
• Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
• With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
• Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
  • Professionalism with personality
  • Excellence with humility
  • Innovation with agility
• We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.
• We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.
• Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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