Building Surveyor in London

Job Reference: /DR/04-06/1186/15Job Title: Building SurveyorLocation: LondonSalary: CompetitiveHours per week: Monday to Friday - 38 hours per week Business OverviewAtalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.Role OverviewAdvise clients on schemes and projects and determine requirements to prepare scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works.Work closely with the commercial team to organise documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes.Produce reports to determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyse defects, including proposals for repair, Including  energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction.Other duties,instruct on the preservation/conservation of historic buildingsadvise on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildingsdeal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulationsassess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilitiesinstruct on construction design and management regulationsnegotiate dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property's state of disrepair)carry out feasibility studiesadvise on the health and safety aspects of buildingsadvise on boundary and 'right to light' disputes and party wall proceduresBenefitsInformal hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days holiday + bank holidaysFree fruit in our officesEmployee Referral Scheme (if you refer a successful candidate to one of our vacancies)Wide range of retail discountsRegular social and charity events are held in our officesGet involved in charity events in the local communityWellbeingDiscounted gym membershipEye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glassesJoin our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrificeAccess to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and eventsAccess to internal Mental Health First AidersCareer development and recognitionImmediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platformRequired professional membership fees paid forOpportunity to win monthly OCS Superstar AwardsLong service awardsAbout You:Applicants must have the right to work in the UKExperience of working in a similar roleQualified to degree level or equivalent in building surveying.Strong understanding and demonstration of understanding of critical environment infrastructure, capital project delivery and energy management services.Strong commercial and financial acumen.A decisive individual with the ability to work well under pressure.Please note that this position may require security clearance as a contractual requirement.How to applyIf you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply!Alternatively, if you know someone whom you feel would be a good fit for this vacancy, click the link below to refer them and you could win up to £500! (T&Cs apply)removed)/b/form/f3343c912a8643b69cfdc89dc2bbba8f