Responsibilities
This role is suited to a recently qualified (aspiring) Quantity/Building Surveyor or Project Manager.
* To support Pre-Contract Surveyors, perform the following activities:
* Developing the project brief and assembling the project delivery team.
* Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender.
* Preparation of robust and accurate tender and contract packages.
* Undertaking various forms of tender processes.
* The ability to analyse and review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer's Requirements are fulfilled.
* Preparation of the Building Contract.
* To independently act as Employer's Agent for the delivery of the project(s) which will require:
* An understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector.
* Chairing progress meetings and producing meeting minutes. To follow up and proactively manage the project on an ongoing basis.
* Undertaking all day-to-day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, Design and Build, Bespoke Development Agreements etc.
* To routinely report on time, cost, and quality to the client and proactively manage associated risks.
* To successfully manage the handover process including undertaking pre-handover inspections.
* To manage post-completion activities to include end of defect rectification period inspections, agreement of the final account, auditing the Building Manual.
Qualities/Knowledge
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to sustain and grow client relationships.
* Ambition and character to grow professionally and personally with the business.
Experience
* Experience delivering Employer's Agent/Contract Administration services for new build housing.
* Demonstration of experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers.
* Member of the RICS or working towards their APC or similar professional qualification
Additional Information
* Working Hours:
o Working Hours 9 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.
o We currently operate flexible hours so that if you wish you can start early/leave early or start late and leave late. However, core hours will be between 10 am and 4 pm.
o We adopt hybrid working arrangements which allow staff at their choice to work remotely for 2 days of the week.
* Remuneration and Benefits:
o Entitled to Rewards/benefits package
o We operate a government workplace pension scheme using NEST. You will be automatically enrolled unless you specifically opt out
o Holiday: 25 days per annum with a further 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office will be closed.
o Subject to a 6-month probationary period.
o The notice period will be 3 months on either side after the probationary period.
o Home-to-work mileage will not be paid by the Practice. All business miles will be reimbursed at our standard mileage rate. This will be detailed in the contract of employment.
o You will be covered by accident insurance for any accidents whilst at work.
o You will be provided with all necessary PPE.
o You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone.
* Training and Development:
o Active engagement in career progression/attainment of RICS or equivalent membership.
o RICS subscription will be met in full by the Practice. Alternatively, membership of other professional bodies that are relevant to the role.
o CPD is required by the Practice to be paid by the Practice. Any additional CPD will attract financial support from the Practice up to £200
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