Building Surveying Manager

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Ipswich Council who are offering a permanent position for the right candidate.

We are looking for a Building Surveying Manager this role will be based at: IP2 0EF, Hybrid 2 days on site.

The right candidate will:

* Manage a team of Chartered surveying professionals and technical officers including allocation, programming, monitoring and progressing work of the team, management and appraisal of the team. Provide cover for the Principal Contracts Manager and represent the council at various forums related to maintenance and improvement work and/ or at Executive meetings or meetings with Councillors.

* Lead project teams for delivering high value and complex projects including selecting and organising the team and co-ordinating their activities. Liaise with various stakeholders that may include Housing Senior Management team, Principal Managers, CMT, Councillors to ensure a co-ordinated approach to maintenance and allocation of work to ensure targets are met.

* Lead service improvement teams including the investigation of best working practices, the introduction of new policies/ procedures, and developing and leading service improvement panels, to assist in the overall improvement of customer focused services.

* Fully investigate and follow through to conclusion service area complaints (from customers) or major disputes with contractors (that may involve processes such as legal adjudication) including liaising with all relevant stakeholders

* Formulating and coordinating the responsive repairs programme, major capital HRA improvements programme, and planned maintenance programme liasing with all stakeholders. Monitor and manage significant budgets, frequencies, and current working practices to help establish work more suitable for inclusion in maintenance improvement programmes.

We require the following:

* Building services related Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent professional building related qualification and 5 years qualitative experience

* Staff supervision experience

* Experience in dealing with tenants, contractors, agencies and other staff

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed