Main Responsibilities:
* Provide professional advice on property and construction matters, including defects, alterations, extensions, renovations, and building design.
* Carry out feasibility studies, scheme designs, cost analysis, specifications, and project timelines.
* Act as Contract Administrator for maintenance and refurbishment projects.
* Prepare and manage tender documents, quotations, and estimates for projects.
* Maintain and update cost schedules, analyse prices for value, and provide financial reports.
* Monitor contract performance, including costs, timescales, resources, and quality.
* Implement pre- and post-contract programmes, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with Council procedures.
* Ensure all projects meet Planning, Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and CDM 2015 requirements.
* Oversee health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and safety plans.
* Contribute to improving office procedures, efficiency, and documentation.
* Ensure delivery of excellent customer care and compliance with safeguarding policies.
Essential Requirements:
* Full current driving licence.
* Good working knowledge and ability in computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Good working knowledge and use of the JCT suite of contracts.
* Good working knowledge and use of CAD.
* To be fully literate and numerate
* Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
* Good working knowledge of Building Regulations.
* Financial management experience with JCT building contracts.
* Experience in managing contracts as the Contract Administrator under JCT contract conditions.
* The post holder will have a BTEC HNC in a Building related subject.
* Have gained full exemption from the RICS or CIOB examinations and be working towards or achieved full membership.
* Substantial post qualification contract administration experience within the building/surveying industry including successfully demonstrating sound commercial awareness of all projects administered.
Desirable Requirements:
* Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Project and Access.
* Working knowledge and use of NBS software.
* Project management qualification/experience.
* Working knowledge of current gas and electrical standards.
* Knowledge of issues affecting social landlords.