Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas (Home Based / Hybrid Working)
About the Opportunity
A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor to join its growing team. Working predominantly within the public sector, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established consultancy delivering a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects across the Midlands and wider UK.
This position offers the chance to manage projects from inception through to completion, working alongside experienced Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
As a Contract Administrator / Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering construction and refurbishment projects on behalf of a diverse client base. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering contract administration and project management services across multiple projects.
- Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from inception to completion.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
- Monitoring project programmes, risks and costs.
- Attending site visits and project meetings.
- Preparing and issuing contract documentation and project reports.
- Ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.
About You
The successful candidate is likely to possess:
- A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Chartered status (MRICS/MCIOB) or be actively working towards professional accreditation.
- A minimum of 5 years' post-graduate industry experience.
- Experience delivering both refurbishment and new-build projects.
- Strong contract administration and project management expertise.
- Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior surveyors.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary package up to £50,000.
- Car allowance.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Fully funded professional memberships and training.
- Ongoing CPD and career development support.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
- Regular team socials and company events.
- Excellent work-life balance initiatives.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Building Surveyor or Contract Administrator looking for a fresh challenge within a respected consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information reach out to Jimmy at Conrad Consulting on 0113 416 6515 or apply with an up-to-date CV.
Please note that due to client confidentiality, additional details regarding the employer will be disclosed during the recruitment process.