Overview

Building Surveyor (PPP & Property Services) – WSP in the UK & Ireland. This role offers opportunities to contribute to building survey projects for a range of clients, with positive impacts on local communities, and opportunities to work on projects internationally. The role can be based in London or Birmingham and will involve travel.

Your responsibilities

• Embracing the responsibility of service delivery as a Building Surveyor
• Contributing to the continued success and growth of the team
• Delivering a client facing advisory service to a high standard

You will be carrying out various types of building survey and also undertake project work for our wide range of clients, including preparation of planning and building regulations applications, preparation of tender documents and contract administration, using the NEC3 and other suites of contracts. Our client base includes major investors, funders, developers, asset operators, national government agencies, local authorities and healthcare trusts.

Your team

We are recruiting for a Building Surveyor, either working towards the MRICS qualification or newly qualified MRICS to join the Technical services team. The role can be based out of London and Birmingham and will provide opportunities for travel. We will provide support and encouragement to those seeking to gain MRICS qualifications, working with you to identify and secure the experience required to support a successful application.

The Commercial and Technical Advisory team comprises experienced Surveyors and Engineers working with clients across a wider range of sectors and markets delivering advice on built assets from acquisition, through construction and operating phases to disposal. Current projects we are working on include both new build and refurbishment of hospitals, schools, further education facilities, residential and commercial properties. The team regularly undertake Condition / Defect Surveys and analysis, Asset capture exercises, IC / Construction monitoring roles, Fire Risk Assessments, Compliance and operational audits, Party Wall, Design and specification, Contract Admin, NEC Supervisor, CDM and Clerk of Works roles, across all sectors. This depth of service has allowed us to establish long term trusted relationships with a significant number of key clients in both the public and private sectors in the UK, Europe and beyond. By joining the team, you will become part of what is already a market leading, multi-award winning consultancy service.

What we’re looking for

• Are a newly Chartered Building Surveyor or are working towards your MRICS qualification, with demonstrable experience post-graduation.
• Can motivate yourself to achieve the vision, values and objectives of WSP and those of our clients.
• Can self-perform to maximise your contribution and achieve high-quality and timely delivery of our services.
• Can demonstrate commitment to the achievement of team/business unit objectives and plans.
• Are able to understand the financial impact of your work.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people through tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP at a time/place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and a menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
• #WeAreWSP: Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.