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Cbre Uk

Senior Building Surveyor

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Cbre Uk

Global leader in commercial real estate, offering investment, leasing, management, valuation and advisory services.

Senior building surveyor delivering dilapidations, due diligence, and contract admin across UK/EMEA.
12 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
140,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Invest, Finance & Value
Plan, Lease & Occupy
Design & Build
Manage Properties & Portfolios
Transform Business Outcomes
Project Management
Development Management
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Residential
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Financial and Professional Services
Roadside and Automotive
Self Storage
Student Accommodation
Role

Description

dilapidations
ppm schedules
building surveys
contract administration
defect analysis
quality compliance
  • Take responsibility for the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying instructions successfully.
  • To positively contribute to the team and department business plan and to assist in achieving its objectives.
  • Build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships.
  • Defect analysis and providing commercial advice to clients.
  • Work in compliance with Quality Management procedures.
  • Preparation of Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims on behalf of either landlord or tenant; Preparation of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules; Building surveys for investment of occupational purposes.
  • Lead Consultancy and Contract Administration role(s);
  • Provide concise and clear written communication.
  • To assist and take the lead role in the successful implementation and delivery of professional building consultancy advice to a range of clients in relation to contract administration and dilapidations instructions as well as other general building surveying advice.
  • Work closely with other CBRE colleagues and departments to grow relationships and business opportunities.
  • Looks for opportunities to bring and build value, delivering client solutions which exceed expectations.
  • Organize and prioritize tasks so that they are completed within an agreed time frame.

Requirements

mrics
driving license
teamwork
communication
project delivery
business development
  • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a project.
  • Good appreciation of professional and project building surveying matters.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team, supporting others.
  • Articulate and excellent attention to detail.
  • Present a professional knowledgeable persona and possess business acumen.
  • Able to delegate whilst maintaining accountability and ensuring delivery.
  • Understand the basics of the local and wider property market and CBRE's services.
  • Able to contribute to business development activities.
  • Comply with CBRE's polices and management systems.
  • Able to effectively and autonomously deliver projects in the lead consultant, contract administrator and employer's agent capacity.
  • MRICS qualified (preferably Building Surveying pathway) with at least 1-2 years relevant post qualification experience, appropriate to the role.
  • Able to plan and manage own workload.
  • Driving license
  • Willing to travel through the UK and across EMEA, as required
  • Ability to build teams appropriate to the delivery of client advice, with the correct mix of experience, skills and commerciality.

Benefits

  • Flexible approach to work.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Company

Overview

Since 1773
Years in Operation
The company traces its origins back to 1773, marking over two centuries of expertise in commercial real estate.
£52bn Investment
Parent Company Assets
Financially backed by a global parent company with a £52 billion annual investment platform and £140 billion+ managed assets.
250 Years
Historic Milestone
The company recently celebrated 250 years of operations, planting 250 elm trees in London to mark the occasion.
  • Part of the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm, it operates across 15 UK offices with deep local and global connections.
  • Specialising in sectors from industrial and logistics to life sciences, data centres, healthcare and hospitality, delivers tailored solutions across the property spectrum.
  • As an advisor on multimillion-pound transactions, orchestrates complex projects—leasing, valuation, asset and facilities management, and investment sales—for public and private sector clients.
  • Historic undertakings include large-scale retail repurposing, student accommodation developments and frontline advisory in the energy & renewables and data centre space.

Culture + Values

  • RESPECT: We act with consideration for diverse perspectives and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
  • INTEGRITY: No individual, deal or client is more important than our commitment to our company and what we stand for.
  • SERVICE: We approach challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities.
  • EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders.

Environment + Sustainability

24% Emissions Reduction
Operational Carbon Drop
Operational carbon emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) were reduced by 24% since 2019.
27% Renewable Energy
Corporate Power Source
Corporate operations source 27% of their electricity from renewable energy.
124M Savings
Energy Efficiency Gains
Achieved $124 million in savings from energy efficiency and decarbonisation efforts in client properties.
A CDP Score
2023 Environmental Performance
Recognized with an 'A' score by CDP for environmental transparency and performance.
  • Targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 55% per sq ft reduction in client-managed property emissions by 2030.
  • Absolute GHG emissions (Scope 1-3) fell by 22% since 2019, with significant reductions in corporate and client-related emissions.
  • 97% of emissions stem from managed/developed properties, while 3% come from corporate operations.

Inclusion & Diversity

32% increase
EBRG members growth
Increased EBRG membership by 32% globally from 2022 to 2023.
16,000+ global members
Employee Resource Groups
Over 16,000 employees participate in global Employee Business Resource Groups.
25,000 global members
EBRG membership in 2023
25,000 employees globally are members of Employee Business Resource Groups in 2023.
3-year programme
Career Ready initiative
A three-year programme targeting 500 young people through internships, mentoring, and masterclasses.
  • Published gender & ethnicity pay gap reports for transparency and accountability.
  • 'Balance' development programme supports mid-career women.
  • 'Returner' programme supports individuals re-entering workforce with coaching, mentoring and networking.
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