At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day, we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and collaborative company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

This opportunity provides a role for a Assistant building surveyor position within our Building Consultancy team undertaking a wide range of commercially focused, professional building consultancy work for a variety of investor and corporate occupier clients within the UK and across EMEA ranging from single assets to large portfolios and platform deals.  

Practice areas that are expected of the candidate include assist with consultancy and contract administration, dilapidation instructions for both landlord and tenants, support technical due diligence for investment and occupier purposes, assist with refurbishment works and maintenance advice (PPMs). 

Key Responsibilities 

• To assist 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.  
• Assist with the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying instructions successfully; 
• Work closely with other TURNER & TOWNSEND colleagues and departments to grow relationships and business opportunities;   
• Projects to include but not restricted to:-  
• Lead Consultancy and Contract Administration role(s);  
• 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; 
• Contract Administration for refurbishment projects.  
• Defect analysis and providing commercial advice to clients;  
• Looks for opportunities to bring and build value, delivering client solutions which exceed expectations;   
• To positively contribute to the team and department business plan and to assist in achieving its objectives;  
• Comply with TURNER & TOWNSEND’s polices and management systems;  
• Work in compliance with Quality Management procedures;  

Person Specification/Requirements 

• Able to effectively support in the delivery of projects in the lead consultant, contract administrator and employer’s agent capacity;  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;   
• Able to work as part of a team, supporting others;   
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a project;   
• Present a professional knowledgeable person and possess business acumen;  
• Build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships;   
• Organise and prioritise tasks so that they are completed within an agreed time frame;  
• Provide concise and clear written communication;   
• Good appreciation of professional and project building surveying matters;  
• Understand the basics of the local and wider property market and TURNER & TOWNSEND’s services;   
• Able to contribute to business development activities;  
• Able to plan and manage own workload;   
• Able to maintain accountability and ensuring delivery; 
• Articulate and excellent attention to detail;   
• Confident and assertive where required;  
• Flexible approach to work;   
• Willing to travel through the UK and across EMEA, as required 

What we offer you:

• Full time
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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