Page Surveyors manages a wide range of building projects including new build construction and conversions to building surveys and professional services consultations for residential, commercial and agricultural sectors. Part-time work experience shadowing a Chartered Surveyor on projects. # Attend site visits to meet with contractors, 3rd parties and suppliers on residential and commercial projects.# Review site plans, drawings, designs and specification documents.# Contact and engage with suppliers to obtain information, quotes and specifications.# Support the project team with any other task to assist them in achieving desired outcomes and meeting deadlines.

Practical experience:Complete desktop research and on-site inspections of a diverse mix of residential buildings including Victorian, interwar, post-war and new build / modern terrace, semi-detached, detached houses and flats. Identify and analyse a wide range of building defects including dampness and condensation, structural damage and movement, timber defects, drainage and guttering, health, fire and safety issues and asbestos hazards. Create Level 2 surveys in accordance with the RICS “Home Survey Standard” professional statement using both Home Condition Survey software and the RICS HomeBuyer report template. Experienced in delivering theoretical valuation reports for secure lending against residential property on behalf of mortgage lenders. Ensuring adherence to the client lender’s guidance notes and compliance with the RICS Redbook Global Standards and RICS Redbook UK Supplement at all times. Knowledge gained: # Building construction - all aspects of residential building construction including non-traditional buildings.# Building pathology - including building movement, dampness, timber defects, concrete defects, asbestos.# Professional issues - RICS codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, health & safety, GDPR.# Inspecting property - desktop research, process, measurement, reinstatement costs.# Sustainability - RdSAP, assessment, improving energy efficiency, renewables, modern methods of insulation.# Assessing services - drainage, heating systems, electrical systems, water supply.# Practical - inspecting property, taking site notes, recording defects, photographs, videos.# Report writing - condition rating, constructing reports, BCIS calculations, critical thinking.# Law - introduction, land & interests, contract law, tort law, crime.# Valuation - what is value, valuation process, investments, mortgages, specialist valuations.