Overview
Asset Building Surveyor responsible for a sector of the Council’s building programme requiring considerable initiative, experience and project management ability. Responsible for specification, quality assurance, programme delivery, audit and procurement matters.
Responsibilities
* Undertake investigations, inspections and surveys of Council properties and prepare detailed condition surveys of individual buildings.
* Manage programme delivery and administer contracts to their completion.
* Follow procurement processes that meet the Council’s Contract Procedure rules.
* Provide advice to schools and building managers regarding building maintenance and building projects, with particular attention to responsibilities of schools under their delegated funding requirements.
* Work with school heads and governing bodies on specific school building projects and general building maintenance issues.
* Collaborate with client departments at senior management level in the preparation of briefs for building projects.
* Ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance and interpret/apply these to Policy and Procedures.
* Maintain an auditable record of decisions and events, including timelines, for each programme.
* Issue instructions to consultants, contractors and technical staff; coordinate associated professional disciplines.
* Ensure Health & Safety law and guidance, including safe ways of working, is followed at all times.
* Prepare reports, cost estimates, undertake correspondence, conduct meetings, maintain records and information, provide advice and attend meetings associated with the service area’s operations.
Qualifications
* HNC/HND Building Surveying or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills
* Considerable initiative, experience and design and management ability.
* Extensive knowledge of planning and building regulations.
Experience
* Experience of working with and managing contractors on site.
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