Senior Surveyor (Operational Management) - Cambridge

Cambridge City Council; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks an experienced Surveyor or Construction Manager to oversee design and contractor delivery for adaptation and repair projects. This full-time permanent role requires strong contract management skills, a clear communication style, and the ability to manage client relationships. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own caseload, including design work and performance reporting. The position offers a competitive salary range of £47,181-£52,413 per annum and includes various employee benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing design and contractor delivery of projects.
• Ability to manage client relationships and demonstrate customer centricity.
• Proficiency in writing specifications and works schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage design for agency adaptation and repair work.
• Manage contractor performance and reporting on project outcomes.
• Handle own caseload including design and specification writing.

Skills

People management

Contract management

Communication skills

Performance management

Knowledge of building regulations

Job description

Reference

CCC00397

Job 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 County by car.

Benefits

• 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 part time)
• Gym Membership
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from 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

Working Hours & Contract

Hours: full-time, 37 hours per week. Contract: Permanent.

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.

Salary

£47,181-£52,413 per annum (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.

Application Process

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

Equal Opportunity

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