Capital Project Surveyor

5 Star Recruitment; Esher; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join the Building Surveying Services team in Esher. You will plan, co-ordinate and manage delivery of major capital works across Council property assets.

You will prepare cost estimates, procure works, monitor budgets and ensure compliance with legislation and procurement guidelines, delivering value for money and minimizing disruption. The role requires professional qualifications (RICS/CIOB) or substantial equivalent experience,

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (RICS/CIOB) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in building surveying, procurement, contract administration and project management in similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate, execute and manage delivery of capital and major works projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets.
• Procure and manage consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.
• Monitor spend and deliver projects on time and to quality standards.

Skills

Building surveying

Contract procurement

Project management

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

RICS/CIOB qualification

HNC/degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

As a member of the Building Surveying Services section you will:

• Deliver and manage major capital works contracts in line with contract specifications, agreed performance standards and ensure works are executed efficiently, with minimal disruption and with value for money.
• Deliver pro-active, professional and customer-focussed surveying services, to ensure that the Councils land and property assets are fit for purpose and legally compliant.
  

The main purpose of the role:

• Plan, co-ordinate, execute and manage delivery of specific capital and major works projects, along with planned maintenance and repair programmes of work in conjunction with the Senior Building and Projects Manager
• Deliver pro-active, professional and customer focused quality surveying services for all the Councils properties to ensure that the Councils land and property assets are fit for purpose.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Service Responsibilities
• Prepare cost estimates for works and services; provide cost information to assist in budget preparation.
• Plan, procure, implement and manage specific projects and services to achieve delivery on time, within budget and to the expected standards of quality in compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that activities are properly planned and co-ordinated to enable the Council to meet its statutory obligations.
• Regularly monitor actual and forecast spend against allocated projects and jobs. Provide regular cost information for the purposes of departmental budget management and ensure that prompt corrective action is taken where necessary.
• Liaise with other members of the AMPS surveying team to agree and plan solutions for projects procured and managed as part of the major works programme.
• Undertake work in-progress inspections and post-inspections to ensure that the required quality standards are attained. Maintain records of inspections undertaken and ensure that any necessary corrective actions are carried out.
• Establish and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project. Ensure that contractors are managed effectively, monitor and report on progress and performance, and take prompt corrective action where appropriate.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders, to ensure that projects are properly co-ordinated and stakeholders are kept fully informed to minimise disruption.
• Provide professional and technical building surveying advice to colleagues, building users and others.
• Undertake a range of building surveying activities in support of AMPS services and objectives, including: inspections and surveys, defect analysis, feasibility studies, preparing reports and cost estimates, producing specifications, drawings and tender documents, obtaining licences and statutory consents, procurement of works, services and supplies, project management and contract administration.
• Procure and manage consultants and other specialist advisors where appropriate.
• Ensure that surveying activities and building works are carried out in accordance with all relevant legislation and Council policies.
• Ensure that works, services and supplies are procured in accordance with the Councils procurement guidelines and standing orders.
• Ensure that value for money is demonstrated in the procurement of works, supplies and services. Use effective procurement to achieve cost and efficiency savings.
• Provide accurate and timely information to enable cost, quality and service performance to be measured.
• Contribute to increasing energy efficiency of the Councils property assets by actively promoting a sustainable approach to building maintenance.
• Contribute towards the production of AMPS teams Service Delivery Plan and in delivering the Councils vision, key developments corporate plan etc.
• Participate as appropriate on corporate working groups.
• Corporate Responsibilities
• Ensure that surveying activities and building works are carried out in accordance with all relevant legislation and Council policies.
• Ensure that works, services and supplies are procured in accordance with the Councils procurement guidelines and Standing Orders.
• Ensure that Value for Money is demonstrated in the procurement of works, supplies and services. Use effective procurement to achieve cost and efficiency savings.
• In consultation with the Senior Surveyor, identity opportunities for value for money and service improvements.
• Actively promote a sustainable approach to building and building services repairs, maintenance and replacement of plant and equipment.
• Participate in Corporate Working Groups as and when required.
• Main contacts
• Council officers, councillors, contractors, statutory authorities, public utilities and members of the public.

Qualifications and education

1. Relevant professional qualification, (e.g. RICSor CIOB), or technician qualification (HNC, degree or equivalent). If no relevant professional qualification is held then the candidate will need to demonstrate at least 10 years experience in a similar role

Experience

2. Experience of undertaking building surveying, contract procurement, contract administration and project management activities in a similar environment (candidates without a professional qualification are required to demonstrate substantial experience). E A,I

3. Extensive experience of specifying, procuring and managing repairand improvement projects. E A

4. Experience of working with contractors, consultants and external agencies E A,I

5. Extensive experience of defect diagnosis and identifying appropriate repair solutions. E A,I

6. Experience of managing project budgets, cost analysis and cost reporting. E A,I

7. Experience of managing contractors quality and performance E A,I

8. Experience of using a computerised building maintenance and repair system. D A,I

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

9. Sound understanding of construction technology and repair techniques. E A,I

10. Working knowledge/understanding of building services technology and maintenance, including the property management system, Technology Forge. D A,I

11. Sound understanding of procurement processes, and the use and interpretation of construction contracts. E A,I

12. Good levelof numeracy; understanding of financial control. E A,I

13. Good knowledge of MS Wordand Excel. E A,I

14. Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drawing software. D A,I

15. Awareness of property-related sustainability issues. D A,I

16. Commitment to quality and customer service. E A,I

17. Highly motivated; able to demonstrate flexible and innovative approach to work; can work under own initiative and achieve results but also work as a team player. E A,I

18. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. E A,I

19. Able to prioritise and manage time effective; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Assertive; able to use influence and negotiation to achieve outcomes. E A,I

20. Able to use problem-solving and judgement to make appropriate decisions.

Special requirements

21. Full driving licence and accessto vehicle duringworking hours. E A,I

22. May be required to attend occasional evening meetings. E A,I

23. Will be required to work in confined spacesand at heights. E A,I

24. Willingness to undertake a basic disclosure check with our online provider, Procius, which is a requirement of this post.* E A,I