Condition Building Surveyor

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental council in Bradford seeks a Condition Surveyor to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The role includes conducting various condition surveys, preparing detailed reports, and providing condition information for corporate buildings. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in the construction industry and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

RESPECT Allyship Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Enthusiastic and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various Condition surveys and prepare reports.
• Assess building construction elements for urgent repairs.
• Produce building floor plans for fire brigade layouts.

Skills

Condition surveying

Report writing

Building construction assessment

Strong communication skills

Job description

The Condition management team forms part of the larger Asset & Facilities Management team working within Built Environment at the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. The primary focus of the Condition Surveying management team is to ensure the authority maintains compliance in all our portfolio with relevant health and safety legislation and accurately monitor and manage identified works within our corporate portfolio of properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of Condition surveys including schedule of rate surveys, dilapidations surveys, building surveys and general condition surveys, including full report writing.
• To carry out urgent surveys and take appropriate action when required.
• Be able to assess all elements of any building construction type, record urgent repairs and maintenance.
• Produce and prepare accurate survey reports for all survey types.
• To produce building floor plans to ensure we have the correct layouts for the fire brigade.
• Prepare estimates for each element of works valued from £100.00 to £1,000,000.00.
• Carry out surveys for potential 3rd party clients.
• Keep up to date with new technologies, new construction methods and pricing methods.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Condition surveyor to join our dedicated team in Asset & Facilities Management, Corporate Resources. The role will have responsibility to provide the condition information across our varied portfolio of corporate buildings. Candidates must be organised, have an eye for detail, enthusiastic, possess strong written and verbal communicator skills with a minimum experience of three years within the Construction industry. The ability to work well independently but have a strong team player attitude is essential for this role. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

Our management team is seeking candidates with a proven track record within the field of Surveying and or project management. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and experienced in undertaking building condition surveys across a variety of assets.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council's Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.