Overview
We are seeking a Senior Building Surveyor with 8 to 10 years of experience to join our expanding ORS building surveying team.
About Us
ORS is a prominent Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy firm with 30 years of industry experience. Our mission is to design and build a better world by delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and creating a supportive workplace for our people. ORS has been certified Best Place to Work by Great Place to Work since 2018, with multiple industry recognitions in 2022, 2024 and 2025 for flexible and hybrid working. We are committed to employee development and happiness, providing the tools and experience needed for success. Our team is growing, and we are seeking talented and passionate people who are committed to client success and delivering results.
About the Role
ORS has a robust building surveying team with a proven track record of delivering with speed and dependability on complex projects. We survey the built environment and advise clients on issues from property registration to building compliance. The Senior Building Surveyor will work under directors, performing professional building surveying and other related tasks as necessary.
Responsibilities
* Preparing tenders, supervising tendering procedures and putting together proposals.
* Compiling, checking and approving reports and drawings to ensure projects run smoothly.
* Assisting with management and coordination of project works.
* Applying your expertise where the company needs it.
* Providing professional advice on building issues to clients.
* Technical due diligence, conducting thorough property surveys, assessing structural integrity and identifying defects.
* Communicating with colleagues, architects, consultants and clients.
* Business development activities to support above responsibilities.
* Building Regulations and Planning Permission Compliance reporting.
* Dilapidations, reports on commercial properties assessing building conditions and advising on repair obligations and costs, especially for commercial leases.
* General surveying and preparing property reports.
Skills & Experience
* BSc (Hons) Degree in Building Surveying, or equivalent.
* Chartered Building Surveyor and/or Registered Building Surveyor status desirable.
* 5 to 10 years’ experience, preferably within a consultancy.
* Strong onsite surveying skills with previous relevant commercial/residential building surveying experience.
* Experience in negotiation of settlement with tenants/landlord’s surveyor on terminal Schedule of Dilapidations.
* Experience in business development, client facing and presentation skills.
* Ability to develop and foster long-term client relationships.
* Proficient IT skills, including AutoCAD, Word and Excel.
* Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for work travel purposes.
* Excellent technical knowledge and competence; strong report writing and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational and time management skills.
* Team player with interest in mentoring graduate surveyors; positive work ethic and eagerness to progress within the company.
What’s in it for you? (Benefits)
* Remote working model
* Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer
* Certified Best Place to Work Ireland (2019-2025)
* Attractive rewards framework including a bi-annual bonus, pension contribution, and additional annual leave
* Competitive market salary
* Winner of best hybrid way of working and Great Place to Work Ireland Award 2024
* Flexible working
* Professional memberships
* Weekly events (CPDs, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers, and team activities)
* High-impact working environment with a flat ORG structure
ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths, views and experiences.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Construction
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