Summary 8 Weeks Project The Asset Building Surveyor plays a crucial role in managing a sector of the Council's building programme, requiring significant initiative, experience, and project management skills. This position is responsible for overseeing specification, quality assurance, programme delivery, audits, and procurement processes. The role involves conducting investigations, inspections, and surveys of Council properties, ensuring compliance with procurement processes, and providing expert advice on building maintenance and projects. Responsibilities Conduct investigations, inspections, and detailed condition surveys of Council properties. Oversee programme delivery and contract administration to completion. Adhere to procurement processes in line with the Council's Contract Procedure rules. Advise schools and building managers on maintenance and project responsibilities. Collaborate with school heads and governing bodies on building projects and maintenance. Work with senior management to prepare briefs for building projects. Stay updated on relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance, applying them to policies and procedures. Maintain auditable records of decisions and timelines for each programme. Issue instructions to consultants, contractors, and technical staff, coordinating professional disciplines. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety laws and guidance. Prepare reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and maintain records and information. Prepare orders for repair and maintenance works using the Council’s Schedule of Rates. Key Responsibilities People Brief staff and stakeholders on council communications and service area matters. Liaise with senior management, school heads, governing bodies, and business managers. Coordinate with Planning, Building Control, and the energy team on relevant matters. Collaborate with Corporate Health & Safety on policies and legislation. Financial Maintain accurate financial records. Process payments related to building work on Concerto and 1 Business systems. Manage payments for the Capital Programme building works. Strategic Contribute to the annual forward planning for Children’s Services regarding educational buildings. Resources Develop creative solutions for efficiencies, cost savings, and benefits. Planning and Organising Manage large projects from client brief inception through design and construction stages. Decision Making Independently manage workload and project management, escalating complex issues as needed. Provide advice and manage projects in the absence of the Building Surveyor Team Leader. Requirements Essential Criteria Qualifications: HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent. Knowledge & Skills: Initiative, experience, design, and management ability; extensive knowledge of planning and building regulations. Experience: Experience managing contractors on-site. Desirable Criteria Qualifications: Professional Construction qualification (MRICS, CIOB), BSc in Building Surveying. Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with construction framework arrangements, Quality Assurance, and MS Office applications. Experience: Experience in public sector construction design, working with consultants, maintaining databases, and applying Partnering and "Re-thinking Construction" principles. Additional Work Elements Availability to work outside normal office hours. Ability to travel around the Borough using private transport. Capability to work in multiple locations. Must possess a full driving license. Note: The job role may require undertaking additional duties as directed by the Head of Service. This descriptor is subject to regular review and may be amended to meet organizational and service requirements.