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Reference No 31088 Job Title Senior Building Surveyor, Technical Due Dilligence Type Permanent Salary Competitive Division Commercial Sub Division ((custSubDivision)) Department Project & Building Consultancy (10000175) Location 55 Baker Street

Opportunity to work within a dynamic and diverse Building Consultancy team, with market leading professionals advising global clients in a full range of consultancy services through the full life cycle of property.

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Who we are

At Knight Frank, we believe that property is personal. We're a collaborative partnership with over 125 years of experience leading the property industry and 740 offices in more than 50 international territories, having advised on more than 500 billion pounds of real estate.

But more than anything, we're experts. From luxurious residential developments to iconic skyscrapers, prestigious landmarks to historical rural estates, we're operating at the top of our field, influencing the fabric of communities and shaping the skylines of tomorrow.

For you, that means unrivalled opportunities to grow, develop, and succeed in a rewarding career. It means control of your own destiny, the freedom to impact, and all the tools you need to become an expert in your own right.

What the role will entail

Chartered Senior 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.
Responsible for mentoring and assisting in management of junior members of the team in order to provide positive role model and aid development.

What you will be responsible for

Business Generation & Fee Income

Increasing the range, quantity and quality of instructions via business generation to ensure development of the department as a whole.
Monitor all correspondence and enquiries on behalf of others as and when required when they are absent from the office referring to such matters as requiring urgent attention to someone of the authority and experience to deal with them.
Attend events and actively promote the department and firm amongst clients and professional organisations.
Look for opportunities to refer business across the Commercial and Residential teams.
Understand the need to work commercially to ensure profitability of instructions.
Meet set fee income and instruction targets and contribute to profitability of the department.
Accurately manage own billing and fee income reporting.
Actively manage, maintain and grow existing and new client relationships.
Look to develop personal profile within the market.

Professional Instructions

Project management and contract administration.
Preparation of drawings on AutoCAD is preferable although not essential.
Preparation of specifications.
Party walls, dilapidations, and landlord and tenant advice.
Pre-acquisition surveys.
Technical due-diligence.
Preparing and checking Schedules of Condition, defects analysis and building pathology.
Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and CDMC.
Producing Reinstatement Cost Assessments.

Professional Standards

To communicate fully with all stakeholders concerned to ensure that business is managed in an efficient and professional manner.
Absorb all aspects of information technology systems particular to the office/department and have an understanding of their broader applications and availability in the division.
Ability to clearly define the client's requirements.
Adhere to all deadlines set for the completion of work.
Ability to manage own diary and time requirements.
Maintain confidentiality in respect of all work undertaken by the Department and to be aware of what is likely to be sensitive information.
Liaise with client in a professional and proactive way.
Ensure consistently high level of professional conduct.
Comply with Best Practice Procedures at all times.
Be capable and confident of contributing to decision making process both internally and externally.

Team

Contribute actively to the team spirit of the department.
Act in a collaborative manner at all times.
Interact positively with all team members and work with them in a professional and courteous manner at all times, ensuring we maintain a culture of tolerance and respect.
Support the wider team with professional advice as and when required.
Liaise with members of other departments and get to know the individuals and their markets both for the purpose of obtaining information and also to look for opportunities for cross selling of business.
Act as role model and mentor to positively manage and develop junior members of the team.

Systems & IT competence

AutoCAD (2012 or later versions) if preferred although not essential
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Word
Excel
NBS Specification writer

What experience you will need

Qualifications/Education Required

RICS qualified.

Particular Aptitudes/Skills Required

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 capacity for accuracy, attention to detail, an orderly approach to work and numeracy.
The ability to communicate facts clearly and in writing and to produce reports.
Willingness and flexibility to work loyally as part of a team.
The personality to engage with other professionals and general public alike in promoting the firm and building profile in a professional manner.

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