Asset Building Surveyor

Talent Dice Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking an Asset Building Surveyor to manage a sector of the Council’s building programme. You will be responsible for inspections, programme delivery, contractor management, and compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates should have an HNC/HND in Building Surveying and substantial experience in design and project management. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with schools and senior management on building projects.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND Building Surveying or equivalent required.
• Experience managing contractors on site.
• Extensive knowledge of planning and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and surveys of Council properties.
• Manage programme delivery and complete contracts.
• Provide advice on building maintenance and projects.
• Collaborate with senior management on building briefs.
• Maintain records for each programme and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Project management ability

Knowledge of planning and building regulations

Considerable initiative

Design and management ability

Education

HNC/HND Building Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Asset Building Surveyor responsible for a sector of the Council’s building programme requiring considerable initiative, experience and project management ability. Responsible for specification, quality assurance, programme delivery, audit and procurement matters.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigations, inspections and surveys of Council properties and prepare detailed condition surveys of individual buildings.
• Manage programme delivery and administer contracts to their completion.
• Follow procurement processes that meet the Council’s Contract Procedure rules.
• Provide advice to schools and building managers regarding building maintenance and building projects, with particular attention to responsibilities of schools under their delegated funding requirements.
• Work with school heads and governing bodies on specific school building projects and general building maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with client departments at senior management level in the preparation of briefs for building projects.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance and interpret/apply these to Policy and Procedures.
• Maintain an auditable record of decisions and events, including timelines, for each programme.
• Issue instructions to consultants, contractors and technical staff; coordinate associated professional disciplines.
• Ensure Health & Safety law and guidance, including safe ways of working, is followed at all times.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, undertake correspondence, conduct meetings, maintain records and information, provide advice and attend meetings associated with the service area’s operations.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND Building Surveying or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

• Considerable initiative, experience and design and management ability.
• Extensive knowledge of planning and building regulations.

Experience

• Experience of working with and managing contractors on site.