Building Surveyor

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their team

This is initially a 3 month contract which may be etended for the right applican

You will

Be able to demonstrate sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of general day to day response repairs in a housing or commercial environment.

Have good building construction technology and building pathology knowledge together with the ability to evaluate and diagnose what work is required, assess the best options to carry out the work and issuing response repairs and advising others.

Have a knowledge of building related legislation as appropriate to the role and be able to apply as necessary.

Have knowledge and experience of construction related health & safety legislation knowledge generally and be able to apply specifically the working at height regulations, and Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Practical surveying skills that can be demonstrated; specifically be able to carry out stock data and measured surveys, accurately recording stock data as appropriate

Demonstrating you can manage a contractor using a contract, negotiating contractual matters and resolution of disputes with contractors.

Have knowledge and experience of cost control techniques and be able to demonstrate commercial awareness when undertaking cost estimates for larger repair work, exercise financial control when managing work and assess value for money for work undertaken when auditing completed repairs. Demonstrate analytical skills to be able to interrogate, analyse and evaluate previous repair information

Have relevant knowledge and experience of all Microsoft packages and demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets or Word when writing reports or letters and be capable of using various other software packages with appropriate training to accurately update data as part of undertaking the surveying role.

Have planning skills and demonstrate the ability to be organised and methodical when undertaking inspections to ensure effective time management.

Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop working relationships with clients and customers, understand their aspirations and manage expectations. The majority of our repairs and maintenance work is undertaken in occupation, in both residential and commercial buildings, and you will be expected to liaise with all relevant parties to ensure customers and clients are kept fully informed at all times

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35