Job Title:
Building Surveyor Location:
Corby office, with some WFH available Rate of Pay:
£35 per hour Umbrella or £25.93 per hour PAYE Working Hours:
Full Time - 37 hours Type:
Temporary Role - 13 Weeks Opus People Solutions are working with a council based in Northampton to recruit for a Building Surveyor. Overall Job Purpose:
Primarily responsible for the inspection of and overseeing repair and maintenance of Council owned commercial properties. You will be required to specify work, determine priority, programme work, supervise contracts, monitor and raise performance and agree variations. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting and supplying recommendations for improvements/maintenance requirements to Council properties taking into account Listed Buildings and Conservation areas. Undertaking planned and ad hoc repairs and maintenance of Council properties, including drawing up specifications, repairs order and contract documents for works. Manage internal and external contractor performance to deliver those works on time, on budget and to the required standard. Effective contract administration to include: instruction, valuation, certificates, accounts and documentation. Inspection of works prior to acceptance and payment at practical completion and end of defects liability stages. To incorporate the production of comprehensive 'snagging' sheets to support or refute payment applications. To have a good basic knowledge of building construction, ability to prepare reports and positively contribute to the preliminaries, preambles and Bills of Quantities for external contract documentation. Have a working knowledge of JCT standard forms of contract law and be able to act as Contract Administrator. Preparation of accurate and achievable programmes of work stages and monitoring of progress against these. To take a role in implementing the team's work areas as directed by the Compliance and Maintenance Manager ensuring that continuously improving and effective customer service is delivered. Providing regular service reports to line manager. Attend meetings as dictated by the contract and liaising with contractors supervisory staff. Remain up to date of changes to CDM & Building regulations, IOSH and HSE Guidance. Carrying out and vetting risk Assessments, identifying operational risk and taking action to mitigate those risks. Maintain standards of safety for the public, tenants and employees as required in current legislation and have a working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. To reply to specific enquiries from customers, councillors, and line managers on matters relating to contractual programmes. Ensure compliance and probity with all Council policies and procedures, including Health and Safety of employees, contractors and visitors. Ensure a pro-active approach is taken to Equality & Diversity issues. Carry out all reasonable duties allied to the above within the context of the section and department's duties. Provide support and advice on CDM projects for various service areas. Person Specification
Degree in Building Construction/Surveying. Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent. Experience within the FM/construction industry. Knowledge of up to date facility management techniques and methods. Clear evidence of supervision, control and monitoring of facility management contracts, involving preparation of tender documentation, interim payments and contract administration. Experience conducting stock condition surveys of commercial property. Experience of contractual procedures and using standard forms of contracts. Understanding customer care standards and how they relate to repairs and maintenance. A good knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations, including writing and vetting risk assessments and method statements. Clear evidence of supervising contracts for building works involving preparation of specification, administering payments, variations, defects and completion certificates. Well developed communication and negotiation skills. Good knowledge of all aspects of Building construction. Use of IT systems. Methodical, accurate and able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work. Familiar with budget performance and monitoring. Full valid UK, or equivalent, driving licence. Knowledge of CDM regulations. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.
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Building Surveyor Location:
Corby office, with some WFH available Rate of Pay:
£35 per hour Umbrella or £25.93 per hour PAYE Working Hours:
Full Time - 37 hours Type:
Temporary Role - 13 Weeks Opus People Solutions are working with a council based in Northampton to recruit for a Building Surveyor. Overall Job Purpose:
Primarily responsible for the inspection of and overseeing repair and maintenance of Council owned commercial properties. You will be required to specify work, determine priority, programme work, supervise contracts, monitor and raise performance and agree variations. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting and supplying recommendations for improvements/maintenance requirements to Council properties taking into account Listed Buildings and Conservation areas. Undertaking planned and ad hoc repairs and maintenance of Council properties, including drawing up specifications, repairs order and contract documents for works. Manage internal and external contractor performance to deliver those works on time, on budget and to the required standard. Effective contract administration to include: instruction, valuation, certificates, accounts and documentation. Inspection of works prior to acceptance and payment at practical completion and end of defects liability stages. To incorporate the production of comprehensive 'snagging' sheets to support or refute payment applications. To have a good basic knowledge of building construction, ability to prepare reports and positively contribute to the preliminaries, preambles and Bills of Quantities for external contract documentation. Have a working knowledge of JCT standard forms of contract law and be able to act as Contract Administrator. Preparation of accurate and achievable programmes of work stages and monitoring of progress against these. To take a role in implementing the team's work areas as directed by the Compliance and Maintenance Manager ensuring that continuously improving and effective customer service is delivered. Providing regular service reports to line manager. Attend meetings as dictated by the contract and liaising with contractors supervisory staff. Remain up to date of changes to CDM & Building regulations, IOSH and HSE Guidance. Carrying out and vetting risk Assessments, identifying operational risk and taking action to mitigate those risks. Maintain standards of safety for the public, tenants and employees as required in current legislation and have a working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. To reply to specific enquiries from customers, councillors, and line managers on matters relating to contractual programmes. Ensure compliance and probity with all Council policies and procedures, including Health and Safety of employees, contractors and visitors. Ensure a pro-active approach is taken to Equality & Diversity issues. Carry out all reasonable duties allied to the above within the context of the section and department's duties. Provide support and advice on CDM projects for various service areas. Person Specification
Degree in Building Construction/Surveying. Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent. Experience within the FM/construction industry. Knowledge of up to date facility management techniques and methods. Clear evidence of supervision, control and monitoring of facility management contracts, involving preparation of tender documentation, interim payments and contract administration. Experience conducting stock condition surveys of commercial property. Experience of contractual procedures and using standard forms of contracts. Understanding customer care standards and how they relate to repairs and maintenance. A good knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations, including writing and vetting risk assessments and method statements. Clear evidence of supervising contracts for building works involving preparation of specification, administering payments, variations, defects and completion certificates. Well developed communication and negotiation skills. Good knowledge of all aspects of Building construction. Use of IT systems. Methodical, accurate and able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work. Familiar with budget performance and monitoring. Full valid UK, or equivalent, driving licence. Knowledge of CDM regulations. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.
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