Chartered Building Surveyor

Role: Chartered Building Surveyor Location: Rochester (Covering London Kent & Essex) Salary: £50,000-60,000 DOE We are currently working with a structural and civil engineering consultancy delivering projects across London, Kent and Essex.

From residential extensions and basement conversions to large mixed-use redevelopments, we provide practical, technically robust advice to architects, developers, contractors and private clients. As we expand our multidisciplinary offering, we are looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor to strengthen our team.

Key Responsibilities Building Surveys and Inspections Undertake building condition surveys, RICS Home Survey Level 2 and Level 3 inspections, and pre-acquisition technical due diligence on residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.

Prepare clear, well-evidenced reports in accordance with RICS professional standards, setting out condition, defects, risks, remedial recommendations and indicative costs. Carry out schedules of condition and feasibility assessments to support refurbishment, extension and change-of-use projects.

Defect Diagnosis and Remediation Investigate and diagnose building defects including damp, water ingress, cracking, roof and cladding failures, and timber decay, working closely with Imperium's structural engineers where structural input is required.

Specify appropriate remedial works and prepare repair specifications and schedules of work. Advise on building pathology, materials performance and the condition of building fabric and envelope. Dilapidations Prepare and respond to schedules of dilapidations, quantified demands and Scott Schedules, acting for landlords or tenants.

Provide expert opinion and support in negotiations and dispute resolution where required. Compliance and Statutory Matters Advise clients on compliance with the Building Regulations, planning requirements, fire safety and accessibility legislation.

Maintain awareness of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the higher-risk building regime, advising clients on duty holder responsibilities where relevant. Prepare planned preventative maintenance plans and lifecycle cost assessments for property owners and managing agents.

Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships and providing responsive, commercially aware advice. Prepare fee proposals and scopes of service, and contribute to bids and marketing activity.

Identify opportunities to cross-sell Imperium's structural and civil engineering services, supporting integrated project delivery. Ensure all work complies with RICS Rules of Conduct,...

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