Senior Surveyor (Operational Management) - Cambridge

Cambridge City Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is looking for an experienced Surveyor or Construction Manager to manage design and contractor delivery for adaptation and repair work. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and performance management skills, experience in contract management, and knowledge of building regulations. A calm, customer-centric approach is essential, as the role involves significant client interaction. This is a rewarding opportunity for those with the right skill set to handle technical and complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing design projects as a Surveyor or Construction Manager.
• Ability to manage contractor delivery and client interactions with a customer-centric approach.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience in procuring contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage design aspects of adaptation and repair work.
• Prepare specifications, work schedules, and manage contractor performance.
• Provide technical advice on complex projects and report on surveying staff performance.

Skills

People management

Contract management

Communication

Performance management

Knowledge of building regulations

Job description

Job Description

Reference: CCC00397

Description : Are you an Experienced Surveyor or Construction Manager? 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 Cou...