Overview
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the local government body responsible for delivering Greater Manchester’s transport strategy and commitments.
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for challenging and rewarding projects? TfGM is recruiting a Building Surveyor to join our Facilities Management Services team.
Your Role
* You will manage the delivery of projects and building surveying objectives to time, budget and quality standards within the Facilities Management function, ensuring the smooth integration of new and refurbished facilities and projects into operational use.
* You will Project Manage and maintain the administration from pre-tender design to post project completion and ensure maintenance requirements and strategies are embedded in the process.
* Undertaking building surveys for various purposes including producing schedules of dilapidation, condition surveys, defect diagnosis, technical due diligence, planned maintenance, statutory compliance, alterations and providing building work cost estimates as required.
* Writing technical reports following the surveys.
* This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work in the office 2 days per week.
About TfGM
TfGM owns, manages and operates some of the most significant buildings and structures in Greater Manchester. Our Facilities Management team covers day-to-day maintenance to refurbishment and new-build projects. We are investing in improving properties and transportation infrastructure through refurbishments and several exciting new-build projects.
Qualifications and Experience
Ideal candidates will be educated to degree level in Building Surveying, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline and hold membership of a recognised built environment professional body such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
You will have extensive knowledge of construction, project and property requirements gained from private and public sector experience, with involvement in progressively demanding roles. Experience in leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects and carrying out building surveys is required.
What we can offer
This is a permanent role with a salary of £49,060 – £54,558 per annum depending on skills and experience. We are committed to learning and progression and offer opportunities to work with like-minded professionals on varied projects.
We encourage flexible working discussions at any stage of the recruitment process.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave
* Free travel
* Local Government defined pension scheme
* Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
Next steps
If you believe you have the skills and experience required, please submit your CV and a covering letter with clear examples of how your experience meets the role requirements. Shortlisting is anonymised; do not include your name or contact details on either document. If personal details are included, these will be visible to the hiring manager.
We encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options and to ensure you complete your application accurately to maximise your chances. Applications relying heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, though AI can be used as a reasonable adjustment with an explanation.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this in the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Equal Opportunity
TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments where needed. We also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme information available.
Rights to Work
You must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. For guidance, see GOV.UK; note we are not a licensed sponsor.
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Note to Agencies we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency referral.
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