Major Works Surveyor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after 6 weeks (2–3 days

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is partnering with a North London client to recruit a Major Works Surveyor on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers £70,632 per annum with potential up to 5% performance bonus and hybrid working after the initial period.

You will oversee latent defects and major remedial works, procure and manage contracts, ensure fire safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with residents, tenants and the Property Management team to deliver high-standard

Qualifications

• Experience managing major remedial works and latent defects.
• Strong governance of procurement, costs and compliance.
• Experience with stakeholder communication and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee latent defects and major remedial works across buildings.
• Procure and manage construction and consultancy contracts for major defect and remedial works.
• Ensure works comply with standards, regulations and fire safety requirements.
• Oversee technical solutions to ensure projects are robust, cost-effective and delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with residents, commercial tenants and stakeholders, managing access and decanting requirements.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring procurement, contractual and statutory compliance.
• Monitor project costs, documentation, handovers and health & safety requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with health & safety procedures and statutory obligations.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Property Management team.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Fire safety

Building defects

Education

Building Surveyor degree

Job description

Our client, based in North London, is currently recruiting for a Major Works Surveyor on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The annual salary will be £70,632 per annum plus eligibility to earn up to 5% performance related pay.

The ideal candidate will have a Building Surveyor degree or equivalent.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee and project manage latent defects and major remedial works across individual buildings, supported by the Head of Special Project
• Procure and manage construction and consultancy contracts for major defect and remedial works project
• Ensure works comply with relevant standards, regulations and fire safety requirement
• Oversee technical solutions to ensure projects are robust, cost-effective and delivered to a high standard
• Liaise with residents, commercial tenants and stakeholders, managing complaints, access and decanting requirements
• Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring procurement, contractual and statutory compliance
• Monitor project costs, documentation, handovers and health & safety requirements
• Ensure contractors comply with health & safety procedures and statutory obligations
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Property Management team

Experience required:

• Experience managing major remedial works, latent defects and construction projects across residential properties
• Strong experience in contractor, consultant and contract management, including procurement, costs and compliance
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships while ensuring Health & Safety, fire safety and statutory compliance

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong knowledge of building defects, remedial works, construction standards and fire safety requirements
• Skilled in project, contractor and contract management, including procurement, cost control and compliance
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills across residents, contractors and consultants

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working- 2/3 days working from home after 6 weeks

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.