Principal Building Surveyor Our Opportunity
Here at Pick Everard , we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positiv ity are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to appoint a Principal Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Leeds. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment!
Do you thrive in a collaborative workplace where your ideas and voice are valued?
Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!
As a Principal Building Surveyor you will plan and manage project resources, prepare, and oversee designs / reports, and have day-to-day control of internal costs and fee invoices. This is an exciting opportunity to mentor junior staff, guiding them in their technical development and helping to shape the next generation of professionals. In this position, you will engage directly with clients and other key stakeholders, fostering strong relationships that drive project success. Expect to contribute to a diverse array of projects within the commercial, education and defence sectors amongst others.
Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Taking the lead on projects, deputising for senior members of staff as required, supporting bid processes and aspects of business development.
- Planing and managing project resources including technical development of junior staff.
- Preparing and overseeing designs and reports, and undertaking surveys in accordance with the firm’s procedures.
- Representing the firm at client meetings, presentations etc.
- Monitoring day to day programming and planning.
- Day to day control of internal costs, preparing and issuing fee invoices.
- Liaising directly with clients and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Recognising new business opportunities - develops and sustains client relationships.
Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard
About You Our ideal Principal Building Surveyor will have:
- Proven experience working within a Building Surveying role.
- The strong ability to promote best practices in surveying and project delivery.
- Excellent technical expertise complemented by solid business development skills.
- Chartered status with relevant industry experience.
- The ability in managing, monitoring, and controlling workload and resource allocation effectively.
Un sure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.
About Us
Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.
We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.
What we offer
Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
- Agile working – Hybrid model
- Career and Professional Development
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
- Professional subscriptions
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
Agencies
We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.
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