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Building Surveyor, Expert Witness Advisory Services

Location: Manchester. Birmingham, London

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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Your opportunity

We are expanding our Expert Witness team and recruiting an experienced Commercial Building Surveyor expert witness, with a proven track record of practical experience in construction, contract matters and in particular defects analysis. This role can be based in any of our offices. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel nationally to clients’ sites.

This is an opportunity for someone wishing to work as part of a specialist team on a range of highly technical matters and develop their career into Expert Witness work. Training in undertaking Expert Witness work will be given to the right candidate.

Please note, that due to the nature of this role, the prerequisite for applying for this opportunity is that you have achieved a minimum of 15 years’ professional experience working in defects analysis and rectification. Whilst experience of housing disrepair claims will assist, the role centres on commercial property. As part of the recruitment process, the relevant experience you have gained will be covered during your interview discussions.

Who are we? Ridge Expert Witness Advisory Services (EWAS) is a specialist team of construction experts providing support to solicitors in respect of property litigation. The team includes Architects, Structural engineers, Fire engineers, MEP engineers, Façade engineers and Building Surveyors.

What you need to do to be effective in this role:

• Undertake detailed site investigations
• Work as part of a wider team under the direction of an experienced expert
• Write reports
• Business development – be aware of business opportunities
• Meet clients at site to discuss technical findings

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

To be considered for this role you will have gave gained extensive experience in your career of working in a related role which will be discussed / evidenced during the interview process.

• Evidence of a minimum of 15 years in a relevant / related commercial role
• Chartered Building Surveyor or Builder, with a strong technical background in the practical aspects of construction
• Focused, confident, decision maker, but one who quickly recognises when they have insufficient information to reach a conclusion
• Have a sound knowledge of past/current industry standards, regulations, and guidance and who recognises the limit of their knowledge
• Experience in JCT and NEC forms of contract
• A problem solver able to assimilate large amounts of technical information and identify its relevance and deficiencies
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to the non-technical in both written and oral forms
• Strong interpersonal skills and willing to take instruction and training from the established team.
• Flexible working attitude with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Flexible to travel nationally for site visits, etc

About us

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

• Quality

• THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

• Ingenuity

• AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

• Partnership

• BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

• Aspiration

• THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

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We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk

and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk

, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

Note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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