Building Surveyor

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Scotland seeks a Building Surveyor to manage significant projects and implement maintenance policies across its estate. The role involves overseeing renovation projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in Building Surveying and a strong background in project management. This full-time position offers a salary of £39,347 - £44,263 per annum and relocation assistance when necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate the competencies required for this post.
• Expertise of key construction maintenance and legislative requirements.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Project manage large building maintenance projects from briefing to completion.
• Provide technical expertise to Facilities Managers on maintenance issues.
• Monitor compliance activities to ensure a safe environment within University buildings.

Skills

Strong skills in influencing and working with partners

Customer focused with the ability to build good working relationships

Proven analytical and problem-solving capability

Good IT skills relevant to the role

Education

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 in Building Surveying

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

NEC 3 construction contracts

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the Head of Technical Services and the Building Surveying Manager, contributing to the development and implementation of policy and procedures through the provision of professional building surveying expertise. The postholder will be responsible for providing technical surveying guidance on building architectural, fabric and associated infrastructure and manage maintenance programmes across the University Estate.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and supervise large and / or complex building maintenance projects, from briefing and design through to construction and completion.
• Work with Project and Construction colleagues to identify and agree suitable project management arrangements for building maintenance projects ensuring all works are well planned, executed to a high quality and with minimal disruption in accordance with University requirements including statutory and mandatory compliance. Identify and engage specialist contractors and consultancy support as required and provide technical advice to the wider Facilities Services in house team.
• Undertake surveys and feasibility studies to inform and shape future minor works and maintenance projects. Update asset and maintenance records.
• Ensure modern and appropriate construction techniques are being deployed and monitor the quality and completeness of the works. Contribute to the ongoing development of Estate Design Standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to Facilities Managers and Duty Managers on relevant aspects of planned or complex maintenance and minor works.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical policies and procedures that have University wide Health & Safety business implications.
• Investigate difficult maintenance issues and recommend technical solutions. Undertake and manage building surveys and feasibility studies to inform and shape future building refurbishment and maintenance projects. Provide written reports.
• Develop and manage the building fabric asset register and provide technical input to building and campus asset management plans. Ensure processes are in place to update condition records and undertake periodic reviews to maintain records and inform ongoing investment decisions.
• Provide input to the Design Standards for building fabric, infrastructure, and accessibility.
• Support the Construction and Project Management team, provide input to development briefs and undertake critical reviews of design proposals.
• Work with the Compliance section to monitor statutory compliance activities, optimising budgets, and maintenance priorities; and ensuring that a safe environment is provided and maintained within all University Buildings. Make sure that buildings and infrastructure are maintained and operated in accordance with agreed standards.
• Undertake reporting on the management of risk related building fabric issues. This includes being accountable for investigating complex issues and for delivering solutions to technical issues.
• Support the Head of Frameworks and Contracts and colleagues in the management of framework agreements and term maintenance contracts. Where required act as technical lead in procurement exercises.
• Undertake sample audits; provide feedback on contractor performance against relevant KPI measures and ensure value for money is being delivered on all minor works.
• Manage delegated budgets and ensure good governance, financial control, and value for money. Provide necessary reports to relevant working groups and boards.
• Undertake timely Soft landings reviews in accordance with guidance. Provide critical feedback to designs to ensure design proposals are aligned with University requirements and standards.
• Deputise for the Building Surveying Manager, as required.
• As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. As a valued member of our team, you can expect a warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared. A flexible approach to working.

Knowledge / Qualifications Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar or number of different roles; or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4) in Building Surveying, or equivalent (including professional accreditation such as Royal Institute of Chartered Surveying, with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar or related building surveying management role(s) in a similar complex environment.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to role.
• Expertise of the key construction maintenance and legislative requirement priorities in relation to a complex estate.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the content and application of Health and Safety legislation in relation to the operation, installation, and maintenance of architectural, fabric and infrastructure of an Estate.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the planning regulations around a heritage estate with listed buildings.
• Good knowledge of building related contracts.
• A good understanding of project management principles.

Knowledge / Qualifications Desirable

• Chartered Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveying or relevant professional body.
• Qualification in Project Management.
• Good working knowledge of NEC 3 construction contracts.
• Knowledge of Higher Education and Public Sector Estates Management.

Skills Essential

• Strong skills in influencing and working with partners internally and externally, including an ability to negotiate and motivate partners.
• Customer focused with the ability to build good working relationships with key stakeholders across a diverse campus and communicate effectively with them.
• Management capabilities within building surveying area.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Proven construction project management capability.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise complex and competing tasks.
• Good IT skills relevant to the role.
• Proven budget / financial management skills with proven financial acumen.

Experience Essential

• Proven relevant experience as a professional Building Surveyor.
• Experience of scoping, developing, and delivering maintenance projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing work across a large Estate with a diverse customer and stakeholder base.
• Demonstrable experience of the management of contractors.
• Experience of managing and controlling budgets.
• Experience of writing technical reports with clear recommendations for a diverse audience.
• Experience of ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards.

Experience Desirable

• Experience of working within a complex Estate with multiple stakeholders.
• Recent experience of implementing continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience of working with, influencing and leading external project design teams.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £39,347 - £44,263 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours p / w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

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