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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Property And Surveying
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £60,000

Senior Building Surveyor

Your new company

Due to continued success, my client are expanding their Bristol office creating an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor & CDM Principal Designer to take on a leadership role within their team. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to manage projects while ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and best practices.

Your new role

Building Surveying Responsibilities:
  • Provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of residential, commercial, and academic properties.
  • Conduct building surveys, defect analysis, and provide expert recommendations.
  • Ensure buildings conform to the latest building regulations & technical standards.
  • Prepare specifications, obtain estimates, and administer contracts for maintenance & refurbishment works.
  • Handle claims and negotiations with loss adjusters, preparing drawings & specifications for remedial work.
  • Prepare schedules of dilapidations and provide advice on planning applications, appeals & boundary disputes.
  • Oversee and supervise building work on site, ensuring compliance with safety & quality standards.
Principal Designer & CDM Responsibilities:
  • Advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015, ensuring they fulfil their legal obligations for health & safety.
  • Lead CDM workshops, ensuring health & safety is embedded into the design process.
  • Compile and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and CDM Design Risk Registers (DRRs).
  • Conduct design risk reviews and ensure that safe construction methods are established during the pre-construction phase.
  • Review Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) to ensure appropriate risk control measures and site-specific safety arrangements are in place.
  • Carry out site inspections and compliance audits to assess health & safety performance.
  • Prepare and issue Health & Safety Files upon project completion.

What you'll need to succeed

  • MRICS Chartered with strong experience in building surveying.
  • Extensive knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and associated industry guidance (L153, L144).
  • Proven experience in overseeing design risk management and running CDM workshops.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess construction hazards and advise on risk reduction strategies.
  • Experience working in a multi-discipline consultancy environment.
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
  • Associate membership of the Association for Project Safety (APS) or technical membership of IOSH is desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to produce considered reports and recommendations.
  • Strong self-management and organisational skills to handle multiple projects effectively.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 days annual leave (starting) with options to buy, carry over or sell
  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Medical insurance, private GP Access
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Income Protection
  • Volunteering days
  • Gym Membership

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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