Careers at Wakemans.
We believe in nurturing talent and providing clear pathways for career progression and are committed to developing the next generation of construction consultancy leaders.
Careers at Wakemans
Wakemans is a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy offering a wide range of professional services.
We provide structured training and development to support your career growth, with opportunities to specialise, progress, and work on diverse projects across sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and a supportive team culture, we offer genuine long-term prospects in an independent, owner-managed business.
Send your CV to careers@wakemans.com
Shaun Baugh, Managing DirectorI started at Wakemans as an apprentice, so I know first-hand how far the right support and opportunities can take you. Now, as an Owner-Director, I’m living proof that we really do value your growth and back your ambitions. If you’ve got the drive, we’ll help you get there.
Current vacancies
Building Surveyor
An opportunity to join a recognised and well-respected consultancy that offers the full range of Building Surveying services to its clients. Wakemans are looking to recruit an assistant building surveyor to join an existing team which is currently experiencing a period of expansion. The position is in the Birmingham office, although Wakemans services its clients on a national level and candidates will be required to travel nationally.
The candidate should be able to evidence a working knowledge of a range of building surveying services. They should be able to work independently but have a strong team spirit and a positive attitude to service delivery. They should also have a minimum of 3 years’ post-degree experience and either be working towards final assessment with the RICS or have just sat their APC.
The candidate should show some experience or understanding in delivering core building surveying services such as:
- Condition Surveys
- Building Pathology
- Dilapidations
- Party Wall
- Landlord and Tenant
- Developing a Client Briefs
- Specification writing
- Producing schedules of work
- Technical & Statutory Compliance (Planning & Building Regulations)
- JCT Contract Administration (Minor and IF)
- Project delivery
Candidates should also have an awareness of
- The Principal Designer role both H&S & PDBR
- Design (Experience of using AutoCAD)
- NEC Contracts (Option C)
- Project Cost Control
The candidate should present a professional image, especially when client-facing, and be able to demonstrate a confident persona, and have good communication and negotiation skills. Good writing and numeracy skills are also a key requirement.
Candidates should hold a full clean driving licence, have access to their own vehicle and a willingness to travel for work.
Wakemans offer and individually focused and competitive package for the right candidate; inclusive of Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Healthcare (After successful completion of probation period) Life Insurance, paid professional subscriptions, and a Car allowance will be considered.
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Graduate Building Surveyor
Due to continuing workflow and expansion of our Building surveying department, we are looking to recruit a graduate building surveyor to join our established building surveying team in our Birmingham office.
This is an opportunity to join Wakemans, a recognised and well-respected consultancy practice that offers the full range of Building Consultancy services to its multi-sector clients.
We are able to provide a RICS Graduate support programme and actively drive graduate APC progression of which we would expect a graduate to pursue. Our building surveyors deliver the full range of building surveying services to our clients who are both local and nationally based so we are able to give our graduates level 3 experience in the mandatory and core competencies required to achieve Chartered status.
The candidate should be a focused and driven individual who is well presented, confident, with good communication and writing skills. The candidate should have completed an RICS accredited Building Surveying degree course and must have completed a year out as part of their degree in a relevant position or have had at least one years’ experience as a building surveyor since passing their degree.
Candidates should hold a full clean driving licence, have access to their own vehicle and a willingness to travel for work.
Wakemans offer and individually focused and competitive package for the right candidate; inclusive of Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Healthcare (After successful completion of probation period) Life Insurance, paid professional subscriptions, and a Car allowance will be considered.
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