Building Surveyor

Government of The United Kingdom; Browney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Browney is seeking a Building Surveyor to provide high-quality, cost-effective design and project management services. The role involves working on various projects for the County Council and requires travel throughout the County. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and experience in the field. The position offers a competitive rewards package including a generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level (level 4) or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Chartered in a relevant discipline with significant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality building surveying services for various projects.
• Travel throughout the County to undertake the role.

Skills

Project management

Building surveying

Cost-effective design

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client‑side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The team operate a blended approach with internal and external design teams and construction partners selected to suit each project's needs; with a designated project lead facilitating the process to achieve goals and success criteria in line with the RIBA stages of a project lifecycle. The overall objective is to support the Council in improving the built environment to benefit the residents of County Durham.

Services

• Construction Project Management
• Quantity Surveying and Accounts
• Contract Administration
• Construction, Design and Management
• Programme and Project Support
• Architectural Building Design
• Mechanical and Electrical Design
• Building Surveying
• Clerk of Works
• Building Condition Surveys

Roles

Due to an expanding capitalised maintenance and repairs programme of work and in addition to an expanding portfolio of building refurbishments and extensions plus condition surveys, the team are looking to recruit a Building Surveyor. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for providing high quality and multidisciplinary, cost effective design, project management and associated services to deliver various building surveying projects or programmes of work for the County Council. This is a career graded role and therefore the duties and responsibilities will differ depending on your qualifications and experience. You will be expected to travel throughout the County to undertake the role and therefore own transport will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Grade 9 – Qualified to HNC level (level 4) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with experience in the industry.
• Grade 10 – Qualified to HNC (level 4) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with significant professional experience in relevant role.
• Grade 11 – Qualified to HND (level 5) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with substantial professional experience in relevant role.
• Grade 12 – Qualified to Degree (level 6) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with expert professional experience in relevant role.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us). Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.