Posted 8 days ago
Description
Due to high demand, a vacancy has arisen for a full-time Building Surveyor to join our team based in Charleville County Cork, Ireland. OCFPM provides a full range of Engineering, Due Diligence, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project management, and Advisory services to a range of public and private sector clients. OCF is seeking to recruit a Building/Property Surveyor. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in enabling the company to maintain its high levels of performance and ensure its continued growth into the future.
The role advertised will involve working alongside our Senior Building Surveyors to fulfil surveys/inspections for our residential and commercial clients throughout Ireland.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills (written, questioning, listening, and verbal), strong IT skills, and an ability to assess, prioritise and manage risk. This role will predominantly involve producing detailed reports, specifically collating relevant information and ensuring that the highest standards and best building practices are maintained for each project. The successful candidate must also have relevant experience in problem-solving, a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their workload, and a commitment to collaborative working.
Main Duties:
- Ability to review technical information (i.e., technical datasheets, drawings, specifications, conditions, consultations, etc.) to determine remedial solutions to live problems.
- Solid experience in residential and commercial construction with a broad working knowledge of the Building, Fire, and Housing Regulations, including but not limited to design, workmanship, specifications, and materials.
- An understanding of the Planning Development Act.
- Undertake site visits across Ireland.
- Site attendance to aid in surveys.
- Deliver a range of reports to a high standard; using initiative and a proactive approach to ensure Client deadlines and objectives are met, taking pride and ownership in the quality of work delivered.
- Assist Staff, Managing, and Associate Directors when required.
- Assess defects and compile expert reports for Clients.
- Regularly review the status of tasks, chasing outstanding information.
- Be aware of the requirements of the company and our clients to escalate matters where necessary.
- Handle inbound/outbound calls, emails, and general technical enquiries from clients and other professional advisors.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained on the company systems in accordance with defined procedures.
Personal Attributes/Candidate Specification:
- Excellent communication skills – written, questioning, listening, and verbal.
- Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and technology.
- Knowledge of Construction and Health and Safety legislation.
- Understanding of best practice construction methodologies.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Make sound and timely decisions using technical knowledge and personal experience.
- A self-starter, highly organised, and an efficient team player, capable of planning and executing own workload and operating effectively without close supervision.
- Confident and articulate in order to demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment, be a client-facing professional, and have the ability and skills to develop and nurture long-term Client relationships.
- Develop strong working relationships with Client personnel and internal and external stakeholders (including contractors, engineers, architects, project managers, occupiers, etc.), holding professional conversations, managing expectations, and discussing feedback to improve the level of service provided.
- Good organisation skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed, as well as supporting other members of the team i.e., engendering a positive attitude within the workplace.
Key Requirements:
- A full driving licence.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role.
- A relevant Degree in Building Surveying, Property, or a Construction-related discipline. Candidates without this level of education may be considered if they can demonstrate suitable work experience and can demonstrate capability as deemed appropriate by Management.
Why Work At OCFPM:
- Graduate training programme
- Training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) which is accredited by Engineers Ireland
- An ISO:9001 certified company with BM Trada for our Quality Management System
In simple terms, at OCFPM it is our aim to:
- Develop employees to achieve maximum effectiveness in their current role.
- Develop a flexible and multi-skilled workforce capable of rapid response to changing business needs.
- Develop, motivate and retain our employees.
- Provide skills for future innovations within OCFPM.
- Maximise the knowledge and experience within our organisation and ensure that this knowledge is captured, updated, and disseminated effectively.
- 21 days holidays.
- Professional membership fees paid by the company yearly.
- Monthly CPD carried out in-house.
- Free parking at head office.
- Pension contributions after time served.
- Out of office lunch allowance when visiting sites.
- 4PM finish on Fridays.
