Job Opportunity: Building Surveyor (Temporary)

Position: Building Surveyor
Contract: 3 months, Temporary
Possibility of Extension: Yes, based on performance
Pay Rate: £29.56 per hour (PAYE)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Location: W8 7NX

Job Purpose:

Must have qualification in building surveying - 5+ years and wide range of experience covering different types of properties - non-residential role

To undertake contract management, project management and contract surveying duties to support the delivery of a sector-leading building services function and to contribute to the delivery of an effective professional technical service within the Social Investment and Property Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement of modern planned maintenance and replacement programmes, and the efficient and effective delivery of contracted services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of building services procedures including quality assurance.
• Contribute to providing professional advice and support on the design, specification, tendering and supervision of building works including planned maintenance contracts.
• Administer a variety of contracts used for the delivery of minor and major works. This includes carrying out interim valuations, certifying contractor applications for payment, assessing claims for costs and dealing with final accounts.
• Provide advice on the physical condition of service installations including the preparation of feasibility studies, life cycle cost analysis and suitability of alternative schemes.
• Ensure that all completed works are certified including testing of installation services and equipment, and the provision of completed maintenance information, including manuals for operating and maintenance requirements.
• Lead on the identification, development and implementation of planned preventative maintenance programmes including identifying and reporting on recurring problems for possible inclusion in the programme.
• Undertake planned estate and property inspections to ensure that agreed standards are maintained and statutory and legislative requirements are met.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have qualification in building surveying
• 5+ years and wide range of experience covering different types of properties
• Experience in developing business cases and producing reports.
• Experience in managing service provider performance.
• Demonstrate experience in contract administration and project management
• Experience in managing, knowledge and understanding of modern planned preventative maintenance and investment approaches to building service installations within residential housing.

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