£300/day
England, United Kingdom
Contract, Variable

Building Surveyor

Posted by JOB SWITCH LTD.

This job role is to over see the management of void refurbishment works and associated tasks.

Job Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide a comprehensive professional surveying and technical service to diagnose, specify, design and facilitate a broad range building repair works and adaptations in accordance with all statutory and local legislation as well as delivering all departmental key performance requirements.

Tasks include:

  • Managing works from inception to completion, including the programming of works and supervision of contractors to deliver on budget, time and to the required quality.
  • Advise on all statutory and legislative change, as well as sustainable technologies that affects, improves and promotes the service.
  • Developing and monitoring practices and procedures, ensuring the required quality customer focused service.
  • Promoting positive and innovative working relationships with applicants, residents, building contractors, supply chain partners as well as other internal departments and external agencies for achieving best value.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of contract types, contractors, products and consultants, advising and making recommendations on changes or developments to provide best value
  • Participating and advising in the arrangement, invitation and evaluation of tenders for work, ensuring the process provides financial and auditory compliance.

Knowledge

1. A recognised building qualification or relevant industry experience. (E)

2. Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Disrepair protocol. (D)

3. Knowledge of contract management in a building maintenance and adaptations environment (E)

Experience

4. Substantial experience of dealing with the public, resolving queries/problems or giving advice. (E)

5. Substantial experience of repairs & maintenance service delivery, sustainability and construction (E)

Skills

6. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people maintaining a professional manner in high pressure situations. (E)