About Us
At CS2 we advise investors, developers, occupiers and owners on commercial property and construction. Our services include construction consultancy, building surveying, dilapidations and cost consultancy, covering a range of sectors including retail, industrial and offices. CS2 was founded in 1999 by a group of surveyors and has grown from strength to strength. We now have a growing team of over 60 experts based across London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh and Northampton.
We are committed to helping our employees become the best they can be, with on-going training opportunities, new challenges and great career prospects. All with a rewarding work/life balance.
With determination and dedication from our employees are we able to provide our clients with a great service and create long-term relationships. We want to attract and retain the best employees, fill them with encouragement in order to keep delivering this excellent service.
In July 2021 CS2 was acquired by the RSK Group of Companies. RSK’s culture is very similar to that of CS2 and there are many synergies with our mutual guiding principles.
RSK’s guiding principles are:
- Hiring, retaining and rewarding talented and dedicated people
- Building enduring client relationships
- Encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
- Promoting a learning culture in a positive working environment
- Making strategic investments for sustainable growth
- Committed to strong, predictable financial performance
- Maintaining an unwavering commitment to health and safety
- Promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do
- Encouraging staff consultation and clear communication
Everything CS2 does is underpinned by Integrated Thinking™; our own unique approach, working in partnership with clients to deliver tailored targeted long- term solutions.
Opportunities
As CS2 grows, we are looking to recruit Senior Surveyors across all of our regional offices*. You will be responsible for providing relevant surveying services to our existing clients of the business across a range of sectors, as well as giving support and advice to other members of the Quantity/Building Surveying Department. *Please note this is a Building Surveying only role in London.
Job Responsibilities
- (BS Only) Provide professional building surveying duties including building inspections, acquisition surveys, dilapidations, contract administration, maintenance and refurbishment projects, schedules of condition, party wall awards etc.
- (QS Only) Provide professional project management, employer’s agent and quantity surveying services including developing the client’s initial requirements and subsequent development of the full brief. Advise on selection and appointment of the professional team, review design and concept proposals, appraise and advise on alternative design proposals, prepare master strategic programme (monitored and updated), establish and manage communication procedures, advise on suitable tendering arrangements, advise on and collate scheme requirements and specification, in conjunction with other members of the professional team, prepare employer’s requirements documentation, provide to tenderers and undertake the role of employers agent as defined under the building contract through the construction period, arranging, chairing and minute monthly progress, design and other meeting as necessary, including chasing and managing actions. On completion carry out inspections, advise on the issue of practical completion certificate and schedule of defects and outstanding works and monitor rectification of defects up to the end of the rectification period. From a cost management perspective provide cost planning, preparation of tender documentation and contract documentation, on-site valuations, interim payment applications etc.
- Effectively communicate with both internal and external parties ensuring all information is available for the successful implementation and completion of projects.
- Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop new client contacts and business opportunities.
- Develop relevant knowledge and skills through regular CPD activities and maintain an up-to-date awareness of all necessary legislation affecting the technical aspects of quantity surveying, sharing knowledge and information where appropriate.
- Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.
- Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner, for example timesheets, expenses, database applications etc.
Essential For You To Have;
- A relevant RICS accredited university degree at 2:1 or above, or equivalent.
- Chartered RICS Status
- Experience of dealing with and providing advice on a range of building related matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications eg Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of the needs and demands of clients and will to exceed their expectations
- Commercially aware
- Able to prioritise workload, planning ahead as required
- Confident communicator both verbally and in writing
- Able to work individually or in a team
- Effective negotiating skills
- Fee target achievement
- Attitude: Motivated and professional with the drive to succeed, Attention to detail, Accurate, Enthusiastic, Diplomatic, Reliable
Desirable For You To Have
- Post-qualification experience.
- Currently working at a senior level
- Knowledge of industry specific software, such as Bluebeam, Estimate, Microsoft Projects.
- Good business development skills
