We have aunique opportunity for a passionate and ambitious surveyor to help in maintaining and developing a regional portfolio of c100 pubs.
In this unique role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and continued enhancement of our distinctive and diverse pub portfolio where our customers can build their own memories.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities and Development, you will work with our team of Surveyors (4 including you) and CAFM support professionals as well as work closely with our Operations, Tied Trade and Finance Teams to provide our Tenants with the highest level of support for their unique architecture.
As a Regional Surveyor, you will guide each business through its property maintenance, compliance and development strategy to ensure schedules are followed, quality expectations are met, risks are identified, and quick resolutions are provided to maintain a safe environment for all through best practice and service delivery.
What's in it for you?
1. Competitive salary
2. Company laptop and mobile phone (and any other specialist equipment) to assist with the proper performance of your duties
3. Company car scheme
4. 25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
5. 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
6. Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
7. Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further
8. Early wage withdrawal scheme
9. Company Pension plan
10. Share Incentive Plan
11. 25 days holiday
12. Working Hours: Full-time, hours per week. 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).
Duties and Responsibilities:
13. Ensure our varied portfolio of properties are compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose by having a detailed understanding of the buildings and assets across your regional estate
14. Provide specialist advice and effective resolution management in relation to a wide range of property repairs, maintenance, sustainability and efficiency
15. Prepare scheme designs and detailed schedules for the delivery of planned refurbishment and capital projects circa <£150k and to effectively project manage delivery across a wide range of investments
16. Provide support to our project team for larger and other selected investments
17. Manage monthly repair and maintenance budgets and develop our wider planned works programme
18. Monitor and manage contractor Service level agreements and proactively support the team in ensuring our supply chain provides the best service to our pubs and hotels
19. Co-ordinate regular review meetings with our Tenants and Business Development Managers to ensure that maintenance, dilapidation, and compliance works are completed within agreed timescales and to the highest quality
20. Conduct routine Schedule of Condition and Dilapidation surveys as required and consult with our Tenants and Business Development Managers regarding appropriate resolutions
21. Ensure that all works are carried out to the highest Quality and Health and Safety standards in accordance with our policies and work pro-actively with our Health and Safety Team to continually promote a safe working culture across all areas
22. Provide support for “out of hours” emergencies at weekends and evenings where necessary
23. Maintain key data and records for each property on our central file and programme management systems
24. Conduct any other such duties that may be requested by the company
25. Prepare regular reports and updates for your areas of responsibility and bring to the attention any areas of concern to the appropriate line manager or Director
The Ideal Candidate:
26. Property based degree qualification or equivalent with demonstrable experience in a similar role
27. RICS /CIOB qualified or similar, working towards or with aspiration to become qualified
28. Observant and proficient in identifying, rectifying and escalating hazards promptly
29. Passion for promoting and supporting a best-practise culture with the confidence to take ownership of key initiatives
30. Conscientious professional with a strong commitment to quality
31. Friendly and approachable with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and consultants, both written and verbal
32. Diligent with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
33. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel & Outlook) and data analytical skills
34. Organised to effectively prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
35. Knowledge of Listed Building, Conservation and Planning laws together with industry specific legislation such as Licensing and Fire Safety.
36. Knowledge of relevant construction and landlord safety legislation, with experience of instructing and managing complex workloads.
37. Full UK driver’s License required
Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:
38. Working Together
39. Pride and Passion
40. Authenticity
41. Sheps Spirit
Who are we?
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.