Assistant Surveyor

Staffordshire Police; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible working

Eye care vouchers

Onsite gyms

Free parking

Job summary

Staffordshire Police is seeking an Assistant Surveyor (Minor Works) to support the Estates Team in delivering the Estates Strategy and minor construction projects. You will design, develop feasibility studies, produce technical drawings and specifications, and supervise minor works from concept through to handover while coordinating with Design & Build contractors.

The role requires delivering multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with up-to-date technical knowledge and strong

Qualifications

• Essential technical qualification in building surveying or equivalent.
• Professional body membership or progression toward it.
• Health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH.
• Project management qualification like PRINCE2/PMQ.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver minor works projects across traditional and Design & Build routes.
• Create technical drawings, specifications and feasibility studies.
• Oversee minor works from conception to handover and liaise with contractors.

Education

BSc in Building Surveying

Membership of CIOB/RICS/CIBSE

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

PRINCE2 or PMQ

Job description

Assistant Surveyor (minor works)

Grade G: £40,383 - £47,046

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Staffordshire Police Headquarters

Hours per week: 37

Part/full time: Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic, enthusiastic and technically minded Assistant Surveyor to join the Estates Team to help deliver the Estates Strategy and Minor construction projects, as well as assisting on larger construction related projects.

The role holder will be expected to design and deliver minor works projects utilising both the traditional and Design & Build routes; carrying out detailed building feasibility studies, producing technical drawings/concepts, producing technical specifications and overseeing construction related minor works projects from conception through to completion/handover as well as liaising with Design & Build contractors to ensure requirements are met and adhered too.

You will have experience of delivering multiple minor construction/building works at the same time in a fast-paced environment as well as having up to date technical knowledge, the ability to create technical drawings and excellent specification writing skills.

Further details of the key tasks and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Technical Services - Assistant Surveyor (Minor Works)

Essential Qualifications

• A relevant technical qualification, such as a Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
• Membership of, or actively working towards membership of, a recognised professional body, such as CIOB, RICS, or CIBSE.
• A recognised Health and Safety qualification, for example the NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or an APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).

Closing date: 3rd November, 12:00 midday

Interview date: TBC

Benefits

Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund -

• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies - maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services

Equality and Inclusion

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are 'at risk' and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions.

Residency Eligibility

Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information)

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:

Pre-Employment Checks

• Medical assessment

• Vetting clearance

Vetting Level

RV

• References