Building Surveyor

Job Details

About Us
We're looking for a Building Surveyor to contribute to our Property Compliance Service. If you're passionate about providing expert advice, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the commercial viability of projects, we want to hear from you.

Role Description
Joining our dynamic team, you will:

• Evaluate landlord's license applications for alterations.
• Determine remedies for lease and tenancy obligation breaches.
• Handle party wall and neighbourly matters.
• Manage scaffold licenses on Council land.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Offer professional and technical advice and reports on various service aspects.
• Oversee project management and design preparation for building repairs and refurbishments.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015.
• Develop specifications for capital projects and remedial works.
• Consult with customers on remedial work and liaise with contractors.
• Maintain Quality Assurance systems and processes.
• Act as a Contract Administrator for small-scale remedial work contracts.
• Contribute to policy development, service planning, and projects.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, technology, and best practices.
• Foster productive relationships with stakeholders.

Managing Performance and Budgets:

• Monitor and report on service performance, quality, and budget targets.
• Ensure financial performance of allocated projects and contract compliance.
• Authorize cost variations and invoices in line with the Council's financial regulations.
• Provide necessary information for budget and performance monitoring.

About You

Knowledge & Skills:

• Commitment to Council policies on Equal Opportunity, customer care, and service delivery.
• Understanding of the Equality Act 2010.
• Chartered Building Surveyor; Surveying Degree or equivalent.
• Chartered Status & member of RICS, RIBA, CIOB, ICE, INSTRUCTE, or equivalent.
• Experience in building surveying, including inspections, defect diagnosis, and specifying remedial works.
• Experience working with stakeholders in a Public Sector Context.
• Exceptional customer care skills and ability to simplify complex information.
• Project Management experience in complex remedial works.
• Experience contributing to a fee-earning business unit.
• Knowledge of building surveying methods, procedures, and processes.
• Commercial awareness and fee-earning business support.
• Knowledge of Party Wall legislation and experience preparing party wall notices.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of Right to Buy principles and methods for surveys.
• General understanding of tenancy terms and leasehold conditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Equalities Act 2010.
• Evidence of collaborative working and partnering.
• Proficiency in IT packages (Excel, Word).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to promote positive relationships and teamwork.
• Flexible, agile, and responsive case management approach.
• Ability to attend meetings outside normal working hours.

If you're a passionate, experienced professional looking to make a difference in the world of Building Surveying, apply today and join our team! We look forward to having you contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional services to our community.