We are currently partnering with a local council based in Hertfordshire, who are recruiting for a Building Surveyor (Non Residential Stock) to join their growing team on a 6-month temporary basis.
This is a full-time position and 1/2 days working from home, a rate of pay of £280 - £300 per day via an umbrella company.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
1. Identify building defects and provide recommendations for repair, preparing scopes of work and estimates as required
2. Interpreting and developing design briefs and project requirements from, Client officers, project sponsors, and external organisations
3. Identifying and recommending the need to appoint specialist and consultants
4. Preparing budget estimates, costs and outline specifications during the design process
5. Ensuring that appropriate materials and methods of construction are applied accordingly
6. Preparing Contract documentation and inviting quotations and tenders
7. Making Building regulations and planning applications
8. Contract Administration of projects, issuing certificates as required under the contract, issuing variation orders, certifying contract payments and Final Accounts
Experience required:
9. Experience in carrying out condition and dilapidation surveys and preparing reports on findings
10. Experience of working in a Surveying Office
11. Experience in making and submitting building regulations applications
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
12. Knowledge of the procurement process
13. Detailed knowledge of building technology and construction including identifying defects and repair solutions
14. Ability to think creatively to resolve complex design and property related problems
Rewards and Benefits:
15. Hybrid working
16. Flexible working days
Working hours:
17. 35 hours per week
18. Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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