Capital Project Surveyor – Interims

Job Description

Job Category : Interims
Location : High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 22
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £44.00 per hour

About the role
As a member of the Building Surveying Services section you will:
Deliver and manage major capital works contracts in line with contract specifications, agreed performance standards and ensure works are executed efficiently, with minimal disruption and with value for money.
Deliver pro-active, professional and customer-focussed surveying services, to ensure that the Council’s land and property assets are fit for purpose and legally compliant.

The main purpose of the role:
Plan, co-ordinate, execute and manage delivery of specific capital and major works’ projects, along with planned maintenance and repair programmes of work in conjunction with the Senior Building and Projects Manager
Deliver pro-active, professional and customer focused quality surveying services for all the Council’s properties to ensure that the Council’s land and property assets are fit for purpose.

Qualifications and education
Relevant professional qualification, (e.g. RICSor CIOB), or technician qualification (HNC, degree or equivalent). If no relevant professional qualification is held then the candidate will need to demonstrate at least 10 years experience in a similar role.

Experience
Experience of undertaking building surveying, contract procurement, contract administration and project management activities in a similar environment (candidates without a professional qualification are required to demonstrate

substantial experience).
Extensive experience of specifying, procuring and managing repairand improvement projects.
Experience of working with contractors, consultants and external agencies
Extensive experience of defect diagnosis and identifying appropriate repair solutions.
Experience of managing project budgets, cost analysis and cost reporting.
Experience of managing contractors’ quality and performance
Experience of using a computerised building maintenance and repair system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Sound understanding of construction technology and repair techniques.
Working knowledge/understanding of building services technology and maintenance, including the property management system, Technology Forge.
Sound understanding of procurement processes, and the use and interpretation of construction contracts.
Good levelof numeracy; understanding of financial control.
Good knowledge of MS Wordand Excel.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drawing software.
Awareness of property-related sustainability issues.

Personal qualities
Commitment to quality and customer service.
Highly motivated; able to demonstrate flexible and innovative approach to work; can work under own initiative and achieve results but also work as a team player.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Assertive; able to use influence and negotiation to achieve outcomes.
Able to use problem-solving and judgement to make appropriate decisions.

Special requirements
Full driving licence and access to vehicle during working hours.
May be required to attend occasional evening meetings.
Will be required to work in confined spaces and at heights.
Willingness to undertake a basic disclosure check with our online provider, Procius, which is a requirement of this post.*