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Senior Building Surveyor

Location: Newcastle
Location Newcastle
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

With one of the largest teams of chartered surveyors in the property sector, located in regional offices across the UK, we have the depth and breadth of experience, expertise and local knowledge to support our clients at every stage of property investment, ownership and occupation, from acquisition through to disposal. 

We work with a wide range of clients to manage their property portfolios, projects and transactions and, due to our continuing success, Ridge and Partners are looking for a talented Chartered Building Surveyor to join our Newcastle office. 

As a Chartered Building Surveyor at Ridge, you will work on a diverse range of prestigious projects and professional instructions across multiple sectors, including healthcare, residential, education, industrial and commercial. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality building surveying services, managing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team. 

The team undertakes a wide range of core Building Surveying instructions, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) surveys, pre-acquisition building surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidations, design and contract administration and reinstatement cost assessments. You will work with an exciting portfolio of clients including major healthcare organisations, local authorities, schools, universities, contractors and developers. 

What you'll do 

  • Lead and deliver a variety of building surveying instructions across the commercial, industrial, education and residential sectors. 
  • Act as Lead designer and Contract Administrator on refurbishment, alteration and maintenance projects. 
  • Prepare specifications, tender documentation and contract documents. 
  • Undertake project management and contract administration duties through all stages of a project lifecycle. 
  • Carry out building surveys, condition surveys, and defect investigations. 
  • Diagnose building defects and provide practical, commercially focused advice and solutions. 
  • Prepare schedules of dilapidations and negotiate settlements on behalf of clients. 
  • Undertake pre-acquisition surveys and technical due diligence instructions. 
  • Prepare planned preventative maintenance (PPM) reports and reinstatement cost assessments. 
  • Provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of a wide range of property types. 
  • Supervise works on site and monitor progress, quality and compliance. 
  • Support and mentor junior team members, graduates and APC candidates where appropriate. 
  • Contribute to business development activities and help strengthen existing client relationships. 

What you'll bring 

  • MRICS qualified Chartered Building Surveyor. 
  • Proven experience delivering a broad range of professional and project-led building surveying services. 
  • Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, construction technology and contract administration. 
  • Experience managing projects and multiple client instructions simultaneously. 
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills. 
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. 
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. 
  • Strong organisational and time management skills. 
  • Full UK driving licence. 

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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