Senior Surveyor (Operational Management)

Cambridge Investment Partnership; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Cambridgeshire seeks a Senior Surveyor to manage design and adaptation projects. The role requires overseeing contractors, performance management, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. This full-time position involves client interaction, flexible working options, and various employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Agile and Flexible working

25 days annual leave rising to 30

Gym Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Lifestyle Savings with discounts

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have good knowledge of building regulations and CDM.
• Experience in writing specifications and managing contracts is essential.
• Prior experience in people and contract management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the design side of adaptation and repair work.
• Manage contractor delivery of projects and contractor performance.
• Prepare work schedules and report on surveying staff performance.

Skills

Communication

Contract Management

Customer Centric Approach

Performance Management

Education

Knowledge of building regulations

Experience in procuring contracts

Job description

Senior Surveyor (Operational Management)

Senior Surveyor (Operational Management)

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Surveyor or Construction Manager who can oversee and manage the design side of the Agency adaptation and repair work and manage the contractor delivery of projects.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Surveyor or Construction Manager who can oversee and manage the design side of the Agency adaptation and repair work and manage the contractor delivery of projects.

This very rewarding area of work would suit someone with people and contracts management experience who also has good communication and performance management skills.

We are positive about disability, and this role will involve a lot of contact with clients and their families in their own home, so a calm, clear and customer centric approach is also key together with the ability to balance the works required with available budget.

The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of building regulations, CDM, and be experienced in procuring contracts including writing specifications, works schedules and contract management.

The postholder will have their own caseload which will include design, specification writing, preparing work schedules and managing contractor performance as well as reporting on the overall performance of the surveying staff/projects. Surveyors typically deal with more complex projects such as extensions and provide technical advice and interventions where required.

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Due to the nature of this position, you will need to be able to travel around the County by car.

In return we can offer:

A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods

Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme

Annually negotiated pay and award progression

Agile and Flexible working

Annual leave purchasing scheme

Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Flexible Bank Holidays

Generous annual leave allowance 25 days' per annum, rising to 30 days' after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for prat time)

Gym Membership

Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts form the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attraction and more

Professional Membership fees paid for, dependent on the role

Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases

Staff reward and recognition framework

Subsidy for public transport

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week

Although the role is advertised as full-time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,718 - £50,788 per annum (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.

Location: The office base is Cambourne in South Cambridgeshire, with travel across Cambridgeshire. Staff may choose to work from home and are expected to attend meetings at the office as required.

If you would lie an informal chat, please contact Frances Swann on 01954 713456 or email [e-mail]

Application Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to 'Apply Online' and complete an application pack.

Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 10 June 2025

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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