Job Role: Building Surveyor
Location: Bristol/Wiltshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
At Innovus, we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services. As a Building Surveyor, you will be contributing to our vision to recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK's property sector.
We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and services across the property industry.
Main Purpose of the role:
* Undertaking surveying activities and delivering projects that significantly contribute to the success of the team.
* Imparting technical knowledge and experience across the team, that positively benefits our clients and customers alike.
* Acting as a critical support to the Regional Surveying and Projects Manager, being able to assist and engage on projects of a highly technical or process intensive nature.
* Contract Administration and Defects Inspection / Remediation
Main Responsibilities:
* Surveying properties and preparing specifications of works.
* Preparing documentation in accordance with CDM 2015 and ensuring compliance with the regulations and best practice.
* Ensuring that all major works are carried out in line with Company procedures and legal requirements, including compliance with Section 20 consultation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
* Supervising works to buildings to ensure excellent customer care, exemplary contractor performance, and technically superb completed work.
* Contributing to excellent contractor and consultant performance management; building constructive working relationships with partners to improve customer service, value for money and quality of workmanship.
* Undertaking CPD in accordance with the requirements of your professional body, including receiving and delivering CPD within the surveying team.
* Identifying potential business opportunities outside of core client and assisting the Surveying and Projects Manager in obtaining new business with external clients.
* Linking with the core client major works team to ensure good communications between the major works team and the surveying team.
* Owning and undertake key improvement projects to support and develop the team direction in both capability and product offering.
* Carrying out any other duties in relation to the efficient operation of the team and assist the Surveying and Project Managers as required.
Areas of Responsibility/Accountability:
* This role is part of one of three Regional Surveying and Project Delivery teams across the UK.
Key Interfaces:
* Property Managers, Regional Managers and Heads of Operations.
* Business to Business Interfaces through business growth.
* External businesses and organisations, in particular key customers and clients
Qualifications:
* Obtained appropriate level of technical qualification (e.g. Degree / HND) in Surveying or other building related subject, plus professional experience having attained MRICS, MCIOB or similar level of professional qualification.
Experience:
* Substantial technical surveying experience in the Property Management environment with a wide range of building types
* Demonstrable successful project delivery experience managing contractors and consultants as required.
* Sound commercial understanding of a surveying 'practice' and ability to clearly articulate commercial performance with senior managers
* Experience and willingness to build relationships with the team to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
* An in depth understanding of the H&S issues and regulations that apply to surveying, contractor management and project delivery.
* Significant understanding of the Residential Property Sector and Regulatory knowledge including Section 20 process, CDM.
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stake holders, at all levels within the business.
* Experience with AOV's, Emergency Call Systems and Fire Panels would be an advantage.
Technical Skills:
* Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical systems and the ability to develop appropriate performance specifications in conjunction with M&E consultants.
* Project management and delivery skills.
* Experience of Insurance Remediation works e.g. Fire and Flood damage is desirable.
* Understanding of building structure and materials to support the Technical Services team (EWS1 / FRAEW)
Working at Innovus:
At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution.
We're passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements.
Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery.
What We Offer:
At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That's why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits.
We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Innovus, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities.
As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.