Senior Building Surveyor (P5)

Mace; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an NEC Supervisor to join their team on a significant project with the Ministry of Justice. The successful candidate will ensure defect-free delivery through extensive site monitoring and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal applicants will have a relevant construction degree and relevant experience, with knowledge of NEC4 contracts being a plus. Opportunities for flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Relevant construction experience and a good understanding of construction methods.
• Good working knowledge of the NEC4 Engineering and construction contract (ECC) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the works information and access project common data environment.
• Monitor site activity through regular site visits and inspections.
• Maintain records of daily site activities, conditions, and resources.
• Complete detailed weekly site reports.
• Monitor compliance with quality procedures.
• Identify and notify defects using defects management tool.
• Manage samples and benchmarks process.
• Witness testing and commissioning activity.

Skills

Relevant construction experience

Understanding of construction methods

Digital systems proficiency

Collaborative skills

Commitment to service excellence

Education

Relevant construction degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult and construct business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

The project

Mace is working with the Ministry of Justice to construct a new prison to meet future capacity demands. The prison, which makes extensive use of offsite construction methods, is currently in its delivery phase.

We are seeking a NEC supervisor to support the project team to deliver a defect free, technically compliant scheme.

The successful candidate will sit within our building surveying team where they will be supported. Further opportunities will also be available for more traditional building surveying work.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for

• Developing a full understanding of the works information (project scope), accessing the project common data environment (4projects) to obtain construction details and other information necessary to perform the role.
• Monitoring site activity through regular site visits and inspections to confirm work is carried out in accordance with the works information.
• Maintaining accurate records of daily site activities, conditions and resources.
• Completing a detailed weekly site report, coordinating input from other team members as required.
• Obtaining, reviewing, and monitoring compliance with quality procedures including inspection and test plans, as-built records and test results.
• Identifying, recording, and notifying defects using our defects management tool, Field view.
• Management of the samples and benchmarks process, including review and approval of samples and benchmarks, maintaining an accurate log of sample and benchmark status, coordinating input from technical advisors and stakeholders.
• Witnessing of testing and commissioning activity.
• Coordination of technical advisor input into site inspections, sample and benchmark reviews and defect resolution.

You’ll need to have

• A relevant construction degree or equivalent qualification.
• NEC Supervisor or NEC Project Manager accreditation (not essential).
• You will have relevant construction experience and a good understanding of construction methods. Able to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, you will be committed to delivering to agreed quality standards.
• You will be able to work collaboratively within a large project team, including technical advisors and construction managers and will be confident in the use of digital systems to access project information and record defects.
• A good working knowledge of the NEC4 Engineering and construction contract (ECC) would be beneficial.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.