Join Our Team as a Building Surveyor! PT - 3 days a week.
About Us:
Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning disability, mental health need or are autistic. This year we were proud to win Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards.
We are looking for a Building Surveyor to work in conjunction with, and to support the Property and Maintenance team.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Undertake building surveys of Active Prospects Properties both new and existing to inform decisions, appraisals and maintenance plans.
* Assist in identifying solutions for building layouts to meet the people we support needs.
* Project manage a number of development, extension and refurbishment projects, liaising with architects, contractors and suppliers so that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
* Offer technical guidance, defect diagnosis, undertaking a range of property surveys, preparation of specifications and schedule of works for tender, and management through the progress to completion and defects management.
* Support organisation to meet its environmental /sustainability and net zero targets for its housing stock.
Responsibilities will also include:
* Completion of detailed project plans for lead projects
* Preparation of detailed drawings using CAD or other systems and ability to apply for planning permission and building control
* Managing the full tender process
* Advising on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction
* Good knowledge of JCT contract management
* Lead on stock condition surveys
* Preparation of detailed specifications and drawing up of tender documentation
* Supporting with forecast/budgeting
* Have experience and good knowledge of DHS, HHSR, and new Safety and Quality Standards
* Lead on CDM on both property development and refurbishment schemes and on larger maintenance programmes
* Good knowledge of the current Fire Safety requirements for high-and low-rise blocks and residential/domestic properties
The successful candidate will have the following Knowledge, Training & Experience:
* Bachelor's or equivalent degree in building surveying or a related field
* NEBOSH qualification (If not held you must be prepared to undergo training)
* Maintenance contract procurement and managing building maintenance and capital building work contracts and the processes involved
* Experience in stock condition surveys, property maintenance (planned/cyclical/reactive) and project management
* Comprehensive understanding of statutory and legal regulations including planning legislation, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety
* Confident persuasive approach and proven ability of working effectively with a range of colleagues, contractors and suppliers
* Proven negotiation skills
* Good eye for design and a keen eye for detail
* Financial awareness and able to manage a budget
* Be solution focused
* Car Driver and use of own car
What are you waiting for?
Apply today or contact us directly onrecruitment@activeprospects.org.ukand 01737 924102 to speak to a friendly Recruitment Advisor.
Please note:
* all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards
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