Senior Building Surveyor
Location: Gosport, PO12 1EB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 253.40 per day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
Based at Gosport Town Hall, you will be part of the Property Services team, supporting the Property Services Manager. Your responsibilities include:
Surveying housing stock and corporate assets to evaluate and diagnose necessary work.
Assessing options for work, issuing repairs, preparing specifications, and managing diverse projects.
Leading projects that may involve decorations, cladding, fire safety, window replacement, re-roofing, electrical work, extensions, and structural repairs.
Managing contract values typically ranging from £50,000 to £1,000,000.
Allocating workloads and developing your team through relevant training.
Assessing asset conditions, identifying cyclical work, supporting planned maintenance programs, and maintaining accurate stock data.
Procuring and managing contracts in line with agreed terms and conditions.
Liaising with customers and stakeholders, including residents, leaseholders, local councillors, and building users.
Leading research for Stage 1 HRA and LGO complaints and preparing draft reports.
Managing and developing a team of Surveyors for a wide range of surveying duties.
Supporting and deputising for the Property Services Manager in managing resources and technical staff.
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate should:
Hold a degree or HNC level qualification in a relevant building surveying or construction-related subject, preferably with RICS or CIOB member status.
Have knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts and experience in managing contractors, negotiating contractual matters, and resolving disputes.
Be knowledgeable in building construction technology, building pathology, and related legislation.
Be capable of undertaking various surveys, assessing technical staff, and developing practical surveying skills.
Have the ability to evaluate building options, prepare specifications, manage repairs contracts, and apply cost control techniques.
Demonstrate commercial awareness, financial control, and value-for-money assessment.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and use various software for data updates.
Have experience with public procurement rules and procedures for building work.
Be able to analyze stock data and measure the performance of repairs and maintenance services.
Have experience in managing and developing staff, organizing resources, and advising project stakeholders.
Possess excellent communication skills and be assertive when necessary.
Have experience in developing relationships with clients and customers and managing expectations.
Hold a full current driving licence and have a car available, with an essential car user allowance provided.
Be willing to work occasionally outside normal working hours.
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