We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Associate to join our London team.
Our sectors of operation include residential, commercial, arts & leisure, and education - with residential developments being our primary area of operation. This role will mostly focus on our operations in the residential Build-to-Rent sector, and in particular, the transaction stage of the process.
You will be joining a company led at the very top level by Chartered Surveyors, meaning professional development, knowledge sharing, and best practice are at the very core of how we deliver our services. You will be provided with opportunities for leadership and progression as you advance your surveying career with us.
We are looking for an individual who has the initiative to hit the ground running. The work pace is fast and understanding our objective to be 'the consultant of choice' is key to how we deliver an exceptional service.
• 3-5 years (minimum) experience in the industry with pre-contract and procurement experience
• Be proactive and keen to engage with both client, consultant, and developer teams
• Confidence at client meetings
• Strong ambitions to develop their technical skills
• A team player approach and ability to work closely with clients and colleagues
• Commitment to the RICS and completing the APC, if not already achieved
• Good communication and workload management skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• A methodical approach to tasks
• Experience in JCT contracts and bespoke Development Agreements (Desirable)
• Strong technical knowledge of construction
• A full, clean driving licence (Desirable)
No two days will be the same for our Associates, but your general responsibilities will include:
• Providing pre-contract services including chairing client and development commercial and technical meetings
• Providing Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services across a variety of projects from inception to completion
• Providing pre-contract services, including chairing design team meetings and managing the pre-construction phase
• Working with consultant fee budgets and monthly reporting upon expenditure
• Preparing, regulating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
• Experience in various forms of procurement and contracts to be able to advise clients
• Identifying, quantifying and managing risk on projects
• Assessing value for money
• Administering JCT construction contracts and development agreements, including chairing meetings
• Valuing work completed on-site and certifying payments
• Assessing cost variations
• Preparing cost reports and cash flows
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Assessing and agreeing extension of time and loss and expense claims
• Mentoring our Assistant Surveyors in delivering our scope of services and achieving their own professional career goals
You will be joining an established and friendly team based out of our central London office, with surveying experience ranging from Director to junior level. You will have the potential to grow, as we offer strong training schemes with hopes to get the right individual fully qualified in their field. This will be part of a long-term development plan, tailored to your personal training needs and career aspirations. Opportunities for development and role diversification are regularly reviewed on a bi-annual basis to ensure your career goals are on track, and we place a strong emphasis on "growing our own talent" - so opportunities for progression are bountiful.
We offer a competitive salary, with great benefits including a pension scheme, relevant professional membership fees paid, personal development, and CPD training courses. Additional benefits, as you progress your career with Rund, include private healthcare and death-in-service benefit.
Our London office is located within the iconic WeWork tower in Waterloo - the world's largest co-working space with unrivalled views across London. Enjoy a one-minute walk to work from the Waterloo underground and overground stations along with exceptional workplace facilities, including a wellness room, food hall, showers and state-of-the-art coffee-making apparatus. Our London office also boasts a regular social calendar, with recent team socials including F1 Arcade, Electric Shuffleboard and darts.
This is an overview of the job and will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the responsibilities required of the post holder. Your line manager will discuss with you personally specific detail relating to the responsibilities contained in this job description.