Surveyor – Building Consultancy

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Surveyor – Building Consultancy (Central London Team)

Grade level P2 (Work Dynamics)

ABOUT JLL:

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 98,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

PROJECT & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:

Project and Development Services (P&DS) is a global business of over 6,000 professionals supporting occupier and investor clients to deliver projects ranging from a £25,000 sub-division of a retail unit through to delivering new cities. In the UK, PDS comprises four main groups; Building Consultancy (BC); Project Management (PM); Cost Management (CM) and Sustainable Asset Services (SAS).

UK Building Consultancy is a well-established department of over 130 people with teams located in all our main regional markets. We have ambitious plans to grow and see the occupier client market as one of the most exciting opportunities to achieve this.

OPPORTUNITY:

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Building Surveyor to join JLL Building Consultancy team based in Central London.

The successful candidate will join a new team based in our Warwick Street office and will be working with a selection of OneJLL investor clients providing a broad range of services across varying sections. The team works alongside other internal departments including Strategic Asset Management, Property and Asset Management and Sustainable Asset Services, as part of our One JLL approach to provide holistic, commercial advice to our clients.

We are looking for a client focused, ‘all-rounder’ Building Surveyor with a strong sense of ‘team spirit’ and an ambition to deliver excellence.

WHAT THIS JOB INVOLVES

• Contract Administration and Project Management of fit-out, refurbishment and repair contracts
• Undertaking Technical Due Diligence; Building Surveyor’s inspections and preparing reports
• Preparing and negotiating schedules of dilapidations
• Preparing planned preventative maintenance plans
• Providing advice across clients’ portfolios and/or single assets including ‘Future of Workplace’ and ESG
• Undertaking Reinstatement Cost Assessments
• Defect analysis inspections and reporting
• Tenant and Landlord Licence approval works
• Assisting with co-ordination of portfolio instructions and undertaking other duties from time to time as may be reasonably required
• Making sustainable business links with both external and internal clients and providing a professional and excellent client service at all times
• Some travel will be required in this role

SOUND LIKE YOU? TO APPLY YOU NEED TO BE/ HAVE:

• Ambition, growth mindset and a strong motivation towards delivering on our business purpose – ‘to shape the future of real estate for a better world’
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative approach and flexible style, with the ability to influence and confidence to challenge to achieve the required aims
• Demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Operate comfortably in a fast paced, community/environment and commitment to get the job done with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
• Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated
• Strong verbal and numerical skills, and be comfortable with report writing
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• MRICS (Building Surveying) with proven experience, preferably in a commercial consultancy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Valid driving licence

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you…

JLL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Apply today at jll.com/careers

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Location:

On-site –London, GBR

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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